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 2627272 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628663 epoch_slot_no: 15063 block_no: 2627149 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-05-25 09:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa7a8b1a278e11958b25e10bbd7a5ea0297987c66757269fcf170e78ca8631eaBlock Operator
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