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 2627128 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628519 epoch_slot_no: 14919 block_no: 2627005 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2019-05-25 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86cd66b8dcda0835d6a9f598a095c79acbba94a9e820a4b2c2606b885220f9c1Block Operator
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