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 2628235 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629626 epoch_slot_no: 16026 block_no: 2628112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-05-25 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f186248a62f27c53b02b4d7620bd1285c04a1d4d757aa21b55a7e04a676d115Block Operator
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