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 2632421 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2633812 epoch_slot_no: 20212 block_no: 2632298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-05-26 14:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ed98702a2bbcd6b56b0c075953113e5eeb354a83c315cc474df883704b92525Block Operator
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