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 2620513 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621904 epoch_slot_no: 8304 block_no: 2620390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3040 time: 2019-05-23 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca4cfb7c2cf26dbea665dab66be29d22a202ca8a2c00f84b27310971a48c3e3aBlock Operator
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