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 2629585 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2630976 epoch_slot_no: 17376 block_no: 2629462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-25 22:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53d31eec43bb0ab443485d277d1bf7313e1200af454f44b37d06102c9359fbd3Block Operator
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