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 2620996 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622387 epoch_slot_no: 8787 block_no: 2620873 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-05-23 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5c7d279ea80d1ef5f603f79ed036640c1a26d1433e1b1be2749f157220ce3c1Block Operator
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