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 2630692 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2632083 epoch_slot_no: 18483 block_no: 2630569 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-26 04:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee8eaeebb80fb45229733918da4f9e8b747ef90b325b784a45a9f177cfd24106Block Operator
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