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 2633079 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2634470 epoch_slot_no: 20870 block_no: 2632956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1523 time: 2019-05-26 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d98a0a371f2b3fbeecb5382778618ef38869dee81279f9ebf85cf5caacf411Block Operator
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