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 2626402 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2627793 epoch_slot_no: 14193 block_no: 2626279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2425 time: 2019-05-25 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95db47cdac60caef33cb13b5f93f64bdf5ea3e5fbc6ae67f59fba63e755ce6d8Block Operator
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