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 2626093 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2627484 epoch_slot_no: 13884 block_no: 2625970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-25 02:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x828b48f9a0b8657213190ee6cf3712ffa9b261375d6554e844f0fdd181850090Block Operator
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