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 2636764 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638154 epoch_slot_no: 2954 block_no: 2636640 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb80544ad02601f4c7378fdc154fff0cd4e96ebade9a94fa80967827ba58a73d3Block Operator
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