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 2629722 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2631113 epoch_slot_no: 17513 block_no: 2629599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2760 time: 2019-05-25 23:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cebb21d0998bafeabad948650c9924d0823eb5616be913fe37d0f40ba29e517Block Operator
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