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 2636864 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2638254 epoch_slot_no: 3054 block_no: 2636740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4285 time: 2019-05-27 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1fe7f82d5070c11099640e395b2703af0a419abc7a2ce9d12bb05e4d16aab5bBlock Operator
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