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 2629552 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630943 epoch_slot_no: 17343 block_no: 2629429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-25 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e62b8e086e08c3a36ae7a8d7b816209d9c7f26a6c6dcf232c85ee0a9b433a2eBlock Operator
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