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 2627706 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2629097 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2627583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9133 time: 2019-05-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d4b4fb9963d51f180077602e3468ded9c4de833951f144f7a1328c1acdd6eeBlock Operator
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