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 2627761 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2629152 epoch_slot_no: 15552 block_no: 2627638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2136 time: 2019-05-25 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e676d85fbd098b0e2b0d14aa20e87976921096354f4895b045c93c24974ce79Block Operator
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