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 2633827 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2635217 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2633703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14763 time: 2019-05-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d4fe6436f7085c34ce699e690cc861d5993c70a601162874d6e2a3e3069d1f4Block Operator
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