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 2630729 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2632120 epoch_slot_no: 18520 block_no: 2630606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10991 time: 2019-05-26 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30fd1a3d9d48acc3c44202f67f242388043c1ae4f9a7e5ba9d62b830d434c8e9Block Operator
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