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 2627110 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2628501 epoch_slot_no: 14901 block_no: 2626987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2019-05-25 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ab0f1a4ee581ca0bca226bba0d9831c3595dd1a28cd24da2dad2639173da657Block Operator
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