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 2621025 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622416 epoch_slot_no: 8816 block_no: 2620902 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3942 time: 2019-05-23 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c86191c188425e373fa7b34b1f87a80b2cb8b27aeb49e34c1487e6f117b028Block Operator
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