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 2630166 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631557 epoch_slot_no: 17957 block_no: 2630043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-26 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x303b461fcbedb68ec7f16cf8992ad5b2cc5a721e730d5456f828407ccc6fda40Block Operator
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