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 2620091 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621482 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 2619968 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1947 time: 2019-05-23 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7447b241419facd8eec64971212c7ae40f7ecf04a8ed57347de3c63b78c4c2c1Block Operator
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