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 2626889 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628280 epoch_slot_no: 14680 block_no: 2626766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-05-25 07:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c9df939f7c938664129653da4ca0d4b706c03a13b0d3ebe68458a901db71adeBlock Operator
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