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 2630533 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2631924 epoch_slot_no: 18324 block_no: 2630410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-26 03:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3805fe611e5e0efe0a0db2ec68238875d1c7645059099b613355009d43d208fcBlock Operator
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