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 2625943 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2627334 epoch_slot_no: 13734 block_no: 2625820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-25 02:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe7279f05e27bc7fb9be63638003334d1ab279d658d6029c55797bc1b05ca733Block Operator
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