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 2625017 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2626408 epoch_slot_no: 12808 block_no: 2624894 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2955 time: 2019-05-24 20:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe91717c631bfa6438f0be0ab951aad66dad0a23b6086372b4dfa539fa33726c9Block Operator
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