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 2633486 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2634877 epoch_slot_no: 21277 block_no: 2633363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2287 time: 2019-05-26 19:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd0e04b383a11c1ae8a22ec3a4aabdcdbc3268a21beee6b5d3aa68697eef08c9Block Operator
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