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 2626216 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2627607 epoch_slot_no: 14007 block_no: 2626093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-05-25 03:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4953dae3d5ae70ae479dbda63d617111ae2890ca5a90c4f62f264f10cc977a1Block Operator
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