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 2636804 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2638194 epoch_slot_no: 2994 block_no: 2636680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9788 time: 2019-05-27 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x227f2bc6dabaa061f51e819fd0e859ea8f26df5cf8f73a5f64e77ee9b4c305cfBlock Operator
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