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 2628197 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629588 epoch_slot_no: 15988 block_no: 2628074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3640 time: 2019-05-25 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd8a5788d03f86859cc6e5d008586eb6a126b3a46d9d0db482f85537448ef782Block Operator
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