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 2630333 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631724 epoch_slot_no: 18124 block_no: 2630210 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-26 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9522fbdcb0a85e74d7c38395fdc543b82d303169423a897b204e0dad0573e1ddBlock Operator
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