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 2626709 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2628100 epoch_slot_no: 14500 block_no: 2626586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-25 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8172317888583eeb2d64f94e9a62224a533e25813964738546a5268c53f142bBlock Operator
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