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 2627974 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629365 epoch_slot_no: 15765 block_no: 2627851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2019-05-25 13:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d1aebde2e53519f4d5740aa0cee97e24fdf8c3560fdf2c669679db41fc6562bBlock Operator
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