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 2620774 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622165 epoch_slot_no: 8565 block_no: 2620651 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-05-23 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b2315276329eb89016b5cba3d17961949be10be80cdea5a39c91b270d737c75Block Operator
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