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 2630987 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2632378 epoch_slot_no: 18778 block_no: 2630864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5011 time: 2019-05-26 06:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56255b9dd0c3456a62aaa856b41a82f2b3fc5d71e005d544b45a3ef1cad1ce75Block Operator
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