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 2628514 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629905 epoch_slot_no: 16305 block_no: 2628391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-25 16:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2074d91263a2eaba12a83862a954a9c8bdeeb8011afd0c82a65ee1d4080ac197Block Operator
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