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 2620449 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2621840 epoch_slot_no: 8240 block_no: 2620326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2610 time: 2019-05-23 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb7bbfecf17d7b00e78b30a62bed23556b9fd826bc5349d00a9400db6b7f0770Block Operator
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