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 2633649 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635040 epoch_slot_no: 21440 block_no: 2633526 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-26 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42c40e082595ba64922ee2b2527e121534b615f2c5a97029d49d756967172f1bBlock Operator
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