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 2628562 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2629953 epoch_slot_no: 16353 block_no: 2628439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3081 time: 2019-05-25 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34bf1342103a144b025e4cdac18210ac6336910783e40297c48a200661797f82Block Operator
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