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 2620983 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622374 epoch_slot_no: 8774 block_no: 2620860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-23 22:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x896dfe5682ffbc347393a5dd50f02a0280b8ec98f2423320a698a10e224d151dBlock Operator
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