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 2628246 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2629637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2628123 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9853 time: 2019-05-25 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd46fd758feb5bdaa19dc7ad00d12951b7d315c4b314cde8e365e75e9fb245fb8Block Operator
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