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 2628683 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630074 epoch_slot_no: 16474 block_no: 2628560 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2019-05-25 17:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69d440faba49639bffad6433b0112582d177b4ba81fba94dd79d2e0a1d3e2601Block Operator
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