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 2633405 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634796 epoch_slot_no: 21196 block_no: 2633282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1691 time: 2019-05-26 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8addc19fba9b5f3f8cb054aee4bb7c1bb93a4b7a256eeffe0e2033a1ee58d9f4Block Operator
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