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 2628528 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629919 epoch_slot_no: 16319 block_no: 2628405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3915 time: 2019-05-25 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc8fb8208db73780ea2a8c5b01f19d7a364c42d6d2d9d48c4d4ab92a1bd7b112Block Operator
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