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 2636761 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638151 epoch_slot_no: 2951 block_no: 2636637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf955f130532ea61785281b50e69de9a386b5e7322efc79c1b926cb1e1c4d9edBlock Operator
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