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 2630280 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2631671 epoch_slot_no: 18071 block_no: 2630157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2105 time: 2019-05-26 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x989c06bf86dcbcb518acfbfa3c1c75b5a25f94e15facf36a1ed2b9197d943a7bBlock Operator
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