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 2621009 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2622400 epoch_slot_no: 8800 block_no: 2620886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2019-05-23 22:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b3ff220ad3588fc43d0e31096eb2321b555f7d3e1ec9c04058c2cfca2239629Block Operator
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