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 2621040 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622431 epoch_slot_no: 8831 block_no: 2620917 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1839 time: 2019-05-23 22:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe65f433ac2bf62e042de6939df14d487c4b36cb4965ec64c669746fc557b2d44Block Operator
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