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 2627291 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628682 epoch_slot_no: 15082 block_no: 2627168 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2019-05-25 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1939e52e88273a201507cced6e05e2c2d0cde92b8ad31cbb454d6fe8e5f45166Block Operator
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