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 2626311 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2627702 epoch_slot_no: 14102 block_no: 2626188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3553 time: 2019-05-25 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x982632ea57e20ff96d9bbb3d6f3536a67d4d9ea470cf3ab218adc05f3511575dBlock Operator
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