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 2631948 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2633339 epoch_slot_no: 19739 block_no: 2631825 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 964 time: 2019-05-26 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x635eb24961a8ee6e7fb2b8f26a9bb61d5c3ad94fb5f8ae078da275b37ce237feBlock Operator
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