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 2626871 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628262 epoch_slot_no: 14662 block_no: 2626748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-25 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3027ac319180e236f7fa1a18c82c6e01d334897a6ada3a424471cae020242785Block Operator
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