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 2630723 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2632114 epoch_slot_no: 18514 block_no: 2630600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-26 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x899778f0a89ebc28bd8ff6e376d81cc6c3044f7c11c7e45fd037370741f43fdeBlock Operator
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