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 2626694 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2628085 epoch_slot_no: 14485 block_no: 2626571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2019-05-25 06:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8aeec4731819ac5c15c4b272eef656a686145e6f080770656fff6981203e55bBlock Operator
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