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 2631846 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2633237 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 2631723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7317 time: 2019-05-26 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ead6f2c3663bb2f01df2c097b8f27ec19d349d0859ff3f6125b01ffdf026d4cBlock Operator
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