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 2633525 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2634916 epoch_slot_no: 21316 block_no: 2633402 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3659 time: 2019-05-26 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dd1265864383feb4cbffb62e2bdb14c4a74b1e4a59db7b446796552c1749588Block Operator
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