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 2621055 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622446 epoch_slot_no: 8846 block_no: 2620932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1917 time: 2019-05-23 22:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56115b0a9f8dbba01b8aa056b6d0ce5ca2c405535168ba2bc669fde12f3564c0Block Operator
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