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 2628938 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630329 epoch_slot_no: 16729 block_no: 2628815 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2128 time: 2019-05-25 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ec38e96c77c77af89b43aa74216a0453b93a1075c9c85a9fde39a89c3e9d18aBlock Operator
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