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 2629555 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630946 epoch_slot_no: 17346 block_no: 2629432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2840 time: 2019-05-25 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66e48d3c2f6b960eb18f724dfed5b229574c65e2847dbd647af6d089417133a5Block Operator
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