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 2627657 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629048 epoch_slot_no: 15448 block_no: 2627534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2578 time: 2019-05-25 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0579398275a43fd9075a7052d26b9325843a995e43cf7dc939c9bed10d9b42fcBlock Operator
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