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 2625137 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2626528 epoch_slot_no: 12928 block_no: 2625014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3038 time: 2019-05-24 21:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87a759c0d46adc13b392942a42c198a7a801b74dec23cbc3e00bc2ad07164d7cBlock Operator
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