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 2629104 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630495 epoch_slot_no: 16895 block_no: 2628981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1521 time: 2019-05-25 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc476dde8ac06657a24ede40fad692d30b0797ebcb7f76ca08b9a6bd1ff4913bBlock Operator
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