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 2632877 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634268 epoch_slot_no: 20668 block_no: 2632754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-26 16:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0be304f45069326ad3c74d3165fe013ca97d9972b1c2b2b50876924ff65eef2dBlock Operator
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