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 2620825 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2622216 epoch_slot_no: 8616 block_no: 2620702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-23 21:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ab1aa21f619cb1e02c4836de02a6d7f894381438c500c7819551827306b1d1Block Operator
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