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 2632940 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2634331 epoch_slot_no: 20731 block_no: 2632817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2975 time: 2019-05-26 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x723490d09f9e7e5bc15d174c6e602e8f33f3e01a3f0c64943b1ceee9e37ad112Block Operator
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