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 2633811 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2635201 epoch_slot_no: 1 block_no: 2633687 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2839 time: 2019-05-26 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x051997ce6c23e1eedaec8b7d713c848e388bf6273ecfe168a05f037d88e1754fBlock Operator
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