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 2629811 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2631202 epoch_slot_no: 17602 block_no: 2629688 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2111 time: 2019-05-25 23:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb14770282d69b85f8bd230452828ea6ea7b01a5aeacb49dc3688f1cac8465443Block Operator
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