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 2633151 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2634542 epoch_slot_no: 20942 block_no: 2633028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3188 time: 2019-05-26 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74c47cc9d6cdd388aeaeda5949f7ddf6525d5c1202417af7e6f8ef2c14e3c30cBlock Operator
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