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 2629692 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2631083 epoch_slot_no: 17483 block_no: 2629569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2061 time: 2019-05-25 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65e27d1870085a2ab182718d350515cc245e2790257011a3bf8de5a2dbe732bfBlock Operator
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