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 2633257 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634648 epoch_slot_no: 21048 block_no: 2633134 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-26 18:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a2e248f58c2abf045366cc5eba2de8f6a0f4cbd82dcfe11a247947a58bb4a6bBlock Operator
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