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 2628848 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630239 epoch_slot_no: 16639 block_no: 2628725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2042 time: 2019-05-25 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58826c5ba715779099ad25590c15004c4db7702e9949f32abf318eef1f52e638Block Operator
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