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 2628151 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629542 epoch_slot_no: 15942 block_no: 2628028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4041 time: 2019-05-25 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2b39a7afaf80b6cd7b52c6a435b484a69d825d6465a9f04a02bc64a05c1eef1Block Operator
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