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 2632939 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634330 epoch_slot_no: 20730 block_no: 2632816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-05-26 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8b872f5d0284face831c74c4e4af0aee4369b79226e1ceda7cc3f3e46515a81Block Operator
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