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 2620326 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2621717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2620203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4241 time: 2019-05-23 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e92b660429d86980b9fbc44c70c5225f77877bdd1a8ad05aad865ded2f7f9c5Block Operator
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