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 2636894 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2638284 epoch_slot_no: 3084 block_no: 2636770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4457 time: 2019-05-27 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69bfd84d624ce64f96bae695960c2d1bd40f509d62aefd3d669b5d598de12991Block Operator
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