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 2620242 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2621633 epoch_slot_no: 8033 block_no: 2620119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2847 time: 2019-05-23 18:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcac5b62c9d8e8747a8775f3dc4688040029c41c3ab465c65c0c63e105f05577dBlock Operator
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