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 2630142 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631533 epoch_slot_no: 17933 block_no: 2630019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-26 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34c0996b17bbfd8a3383affade286ca22c637b7e4f7116e2ef5e8c21d693e0ccBlock Operator
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