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 2636817 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638207 epoch_slot_no: 3007 block_no: 2636693 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2019-05-27 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7822d00eb0dbb4582bc7311e3c3359df21de6905183b854b1be6f81a3959fd70Block Operator
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