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 2631315 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2632706 epoch_slot_no: 19106 block_no: 2631192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-05-26 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc663290d47f36889fbf6f8fabcdeb992a21c401e4139deae5d99edd9522c62f8Block Operator
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