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 2626115 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2627506 epoch_slot_no: 13906 block_no: 2625992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12162 time: 2019-05-25 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x415b64972d53d432138ea8291f07b6a780c5bbc8ff6542f5ab271af3e7bfd1f1Block Operator
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