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 2629269 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630660 epoch_slot_no: 17060 block_no: 2629146 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3040 time: 2019-05-25 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0dcfd6b419e841198742b499e1e4e157d454196f576755f7267a70d5a1f0ea5Block Operator
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