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 2632566 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2633957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2632443 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10243 time: 2019-05-26 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x621864f4de0e2ec9b796f7cd7ce71e291681fbbf8b3df9a703e77ca53a07945eBlock Operator
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