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 2633480 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2634871 epoch_slot_no: 21271 block_no: 2633357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4795 time: 2019-05-26 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1aebae63460c7fe9ded0115d8d68de5a862cdb5fa6c202227e4daa2bdce9afaBlock Operator
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