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 2627309 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2628700 epoch_slot_no: 15100 block_no: 2627186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3245 time: 2019-05-25 09:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca2573573c2c6b8b3a31ec63473557261423ce0f26b9f5c104b2d6495e2184b4Block Operator
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