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 2629375 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2630766 epoch_slot_no: 17166 block_no: 2629252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-25 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x773816d0ed1f6c362a7240704de2a4e97bccc7441a568143eff6ea12884732c1Block Operator
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