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 2620694 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622085 epoch_slot_no: 8485 block_no: 2620571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4654 time: 2019-05-23 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c5cf7389e05e01bb93578c5b4a4de649d05a565976ee82262a39c38de6c5af2Block Operator
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