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 2630427 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631818 epoch_slot_no: 18218 block_no: 2630304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-05-26 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07fea6aac46e9af8cbcc2c584085c2553896b3c8ab152d057d2377c692fc3afaBlock Operator
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