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 2620716 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2622107 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 2620593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2253 time: 2019-05-23 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x882048b1cbfab0d9f1c5a7fb00c3102bc31d9e2ce415c821736666de92e45672Block Operator
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