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 2627273 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2628664 epoch_slot_no: 15064 block_no: 2627150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2041 time: 2019-05-25 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7560bd88693d7d3d2de228e473e09af469711280c0b675a1e33b5dd93c408a33Block Operator
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