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 2630819 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2632210 epoch_slot_no: 18610 block_no: 2630696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1691 time: 2019-05-26 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd9911d766cfdcbc141489c7cbc5fa598ebc577bd16e5e9a4691b95f858f284eBlock Operator
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