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 2626828 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628219 epoch_slot_no: 14619 block_no: 2626705 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-05-25 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2045de1b891022171059d9d7283135d243945934c10e6098700ae3834aafa55Block Operator
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