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 2625543 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2626934 epoch_slot_no: 13334 block_no: 2625420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2019-05-24 23:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8949463a63e4ca31d33b356ae1ad1bf71049544753b558b412de3230e55fe63eBlock Operator
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