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 2621130 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622521 epoch_slot_no: 8921 block_no: 2621007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2015 time: 2019-05-23 23:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x470c43c7567c2cd6b098eb6714d8420f30f5613cc59daea9f0082b8e08a8cb4cBlock Operator
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