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 2633555 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2634946 epoch_slot_no: 21346 block_no: 2633432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2098 time: 2019-05-26 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e05c2aa792aa2c579093d742fef26649b606320c055c94af4534d5d328fba77Block Operator
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