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 2632523 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2633914 epoch_slot_no: 20314 block_no: 2632400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-26 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42f48292ccfe00419dea8aec1790e55f8cb69614fc7a9bc6e54ff8db5547128Block Operator
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