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 2621190 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622581 epoch_slot_no: 8981 block_no: 2621067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-23 23:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93d357ebca80588510da44bb94701e41a68ad5b7d86457650aa70bcffdf94ef6Block Operator
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