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 2629403 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2630794 epoch_slot_no: 17194 block_no: 2629280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2068 time: 2019-05-25 21:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8250666377b262c4cf0f612be2783525dba0749aa366be980418350d3eb5a313Block Operator
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