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 2628818 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630209 epoch_slot_no: 16609 block_no: 2628695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2733 time: 2019-05-25 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd211c1d4539cb529636e2e1229a734ab08c1d1b7203e80b3442d0d41dbd4248fBlock Operator
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