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 2626891 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2628282 epoch_slot_no: 14682 block_no: 2626768 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-05-25 07:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5e6132a571eee86fb04144f78c2879c15784b7a4f2e9b6f135440a10023cb8cBlock Operator
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