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 2636916 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2638306 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 2636792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3745 time: 2019-05-27 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53bbabf296935952f61d3dbba1b6e7c6a68e0f2b0989a69407ac724d5a4d0f34Block Operator
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