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 2620956 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622347 epoch_slot_no: 8747 block_no: 2620833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2019-05-23 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51dcf1c54ef050034f038c38f4ce99b6cf16d8553572d804fe0b3c1b1e921bdbBlock Operator
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