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 2629326 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2630717 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2629203 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2075 time: 2019-05-25 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f489c06c912826e9be43b5f043ee3cc04d8ac71a1dfb810075f77d6061b981bBlock Operator
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