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 2627685 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629076 epoch_slot_no: 15476 block_no: 2627562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1627 time: 2019-05-25 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d194d8d584b8411f667b1c9aa0cd75fe85c4f34a89e73bf370d218af32861c6Block Operator
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