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 2631200 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2632591 epoch_slot_no: 18991 block_no: 2631077 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1663 time: 2019-05-26 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x457c0389f5ccc7b711aa60fecd1e86a7d48f1d580655c1e957af7b6266f8558bBlock Operator
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