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 2627730 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629121 epoch_slot_no: 15521 block_no: 2627607 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2019-05-25 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8737ca456684065731e74f88bf281bafbbf94a20f39f645778f5668bc642cbf1Block Operator
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