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 2627926 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2629317 epoch_slot_no: 15717 block_no: 2627803 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2732 time: 2019-05-25 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x908720cbb87598cee57fb5c6ec9be4756d3bf55b70218dadc6dce6b7ba095a5eBlock Operator
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