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 2630045 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631436 epoch_slot_no: 17836 block_no: 2629922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4383 time: 2019-05-26 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e7e06fbfe81b27ec88634e00f9f07a0fa321a9f75b731f5d8d3cfd139fac491Block Operator
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