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 2632815 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2634206 epoch_slot_no: 20606 block_no: 2632692 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-05-26 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe995ac61347bbebbb0273f4f4a72bf7ea8efa60cb106a85af08a4264fe1cbf18Block Operator
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