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 2628731 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630122 epoch_slot_no: 16522 block_no: 2628608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-05-25 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb42f0d4dc6392495fe5f41763acdce2b7040982b1f56a5d002336c056e77e7e5Block Operator
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