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 2626175 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2627566 epoch_slot_no: 13966 block_no: 2626052 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2325 time: 2019-05-25 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b9bf1f7f2e6a488c909b6764cbbe9d5996618c8a8e5a9d06c4249ff292bfd6cBlock Operator
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