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 2627541 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2628932 epoch_slot_no: 15332 block_no: 2627418 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-25 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8459d87237a118a9730c12a5d18ef661c776d271b3e70114c44357f993c0a8a5Block Operator
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