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 2627715 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2629106 epoch_slot_no: 15506 block_no: 2627592 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2707 time: 2019-05-25 11:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa29043b90b6941102f9ca35db3490dee6beb1b38bc2a41e13f7868b25d11716dBlock Operator
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