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 2627345 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2628736 epoch_slot_no: 15136 block_no: 2627222 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1706 time: 2019-05-25 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb823b136e95921391cc36b4fcdcd25d064b4d02b5838c5c63ea34dd2d7bc8ec1Block Operator
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