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 2627535 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2628926 epoch_slot_no: 15326 block_no: 2627412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2454 time: 2019-05-25 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43320f2eb8e0cd95d2e105106e7488c10ec847ab7c9b51fb7a3be86821895d9dBlock Operator
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