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 2636886 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638276 epoch_slot_no: 3076 block_no: 2636762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1938 time: 2019-05-27 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12de6e18a79bd52891fd5d742cf0e2bdea00c85fc974030f48557ef7a457ca29Block Operator
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