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 2633562 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2634953 epoch_slot_no: 21353 block_no: 2633439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2254 time: 2019-05-26 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2839d898872a786c6c7e5b6a18ac6f7814a459b074f9c4abdf9fd94818470abeBlock Operator
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