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 2632427 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2633818 epoch_slot_no: 20218 block_no: 2632304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2196 time: 2019-05-26 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870d4e2944a3a3f9bcdd401499e0d21af6792ff2a5d2fee76c8b47f660f87fd1Block Operator
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