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 2630081 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631472 epoch_slot_no: 17872 block_no: 2629958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-26 01:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13f04b4116b1135c18861c828b6f5d513f7125f2169917a282f8837d333e9f08Block Operator
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