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 2628791 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2630182 epoch_slot_no: 16582 block_no: 2628668 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2434 time: 2019-05-25 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46496e56abf2ed536993ac967654fdd9165c12c8dc695e60ff996be9dc0fe786Block Operator
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