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 2627670 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2629061 epoch_slot_no: 15461 block_no: 2627547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4087 time: 2019-05-25 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc370e2ac01f6390c1f6719ac0dd4e2903137bedd4d17d476b387a00f7f4e6c4dBlock Operator
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