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 2626296 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2627687 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 2626173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2773 time: 2019-05-25 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x796b3ee007d35960f33a356425316db415fba5e914ee904520558d7d0b4401c8Block Operator
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