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 2628577 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2629968 epoch_slot_no: 16368 block_no: 2628454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4633 time: 2019-05-25 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8b861d803e1360518ff2e950801ab77172b2f8cdeb94a83b363d9e54768ddbeBlock Operator
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