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 2628467 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2629858 epoch_slot_no: 16258 block_no: 2628344 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2758 time: 2019-05-25 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbe8e5752ceaca2a40d20fde8adc62928571368a1eaa3e4380d3efdaa8ae0d9bBlock Operator
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