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 2632206 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2633597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2632083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4285 time: 2019-05-26 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dc703ca8264b718e3a82b0dcf3af3a1fd82569f692a4deecf813b0b4aae93b8Block Operator
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