A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2636752 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638142 epoch_slot_no: 2942 block_no: 2636628 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2019-05-27 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d2bc920858ca7e5435725867f31571d2014a1c0f682331fc26986d1a364c7e7Block Operator
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