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 2627321 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2628712 epoch_slot_no: 15112 block_no: 2627198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2019-05-25 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa7b080d6a90060d8662efe058ae9620e626585371e435ee9cda95c8b65cd311Block Operator
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