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 2632685 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634076 epoch_slot_no: 20476 block_no: 2632562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-05-26 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3acad0e154e9fa633f3db32c11efa978d3cc695a939ea60771411f010f5d8d5cBlock Operator
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