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 2628513 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629904 epoch_slot_no: 16304 block_no: 2628390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12121 time: 2019-05-25 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5577021eac000fc9aeb1b1bbee17ff75b1b121c0c8d24d0fad7179b7fb18f9eBlock Operator
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