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 2628437 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629828 epoch_slot_no: 16228 block_no: 2628314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2554 time: 2019-05-25 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2041cc97bbbd88715ae0abae15d3c440b2810f6167747f87787e755f77060cBlock Operator
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