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 2628422 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629813 epoch_slot_no: 16213 block_no: 2628299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-05-25 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24510aa36991776b32c3331706113cb72ff26532b5bf36b4f263980bc0a24474Block Operator
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