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 2625832 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2627223 epoch_slot_no: 13623 block_no: 2625709 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-05-25 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a4ceb22eeee131623d262cb74f66ec69aa1b7e0cbe9c5b09a92c268c82b651cBlock Operator
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