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 2632375 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2633766 epoch_slot_no: 20166 block_no: 2632252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-05-26 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd400610686f556b4009b97c69b4e1a053952d8e0aabb1b3a47b8152e12663c9aBlock Operator
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