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 2627839 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629230 epoch_slot_no: 15630 block_no: 2627716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-05-25 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32cd3cf19bfa01afe3680d583b4fa3a12fa9774233f287b95c286086331b4415Block Operator
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