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 2620182 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621573 epoch_slot_no: 7973 block_no: 2620059 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1660 time: 2019-05-23 18:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e632050f22267d95120f6ef84b0c7ab9524f60ff040fc1070351eff57409da4Block Operator
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