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 2630608 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2631999 epoch_slot_no: 18399 block_no: 2630485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2204 time: 2019-05-26 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccfc01648b13f149c617625172b2316a1090a5ea725a0dd1ac8441d1ca8a2d7bBlock Operator
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