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 2620408 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621799 epoch_slot_no: 8199 block_no: 2620285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2342 time: 2019-05-23 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9b7bb89e6477fca70f4b60ede6c910136346b4f1817339b019e1b51f55cce29Block Operator
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