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 2626085 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2627476 epoch_slot_no: 13876 block_no: 2625962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2025 time: 2019-05-25 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa45a043d1a453dc69527d60f733304f9b267496a0ecb97293683c31cddd3a76Block Operator
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