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 2633570 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2634961 epoch_slot_no: 21361 block_no: 2633447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-05-26 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b5ca0835b7808ee75e44b4ff571dbe15764fd816245dbe18f9e0c50c10a990Block Operator
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