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 2632031 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2633422 epoch_slot_no: 19822 block_no: 2631908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3193 time: 2019-05-26 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61e68ce4fdf5b52274eadf015488fb5fcfe57b0eb56dc81659d011110998660aBlock Operator
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