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 2621235 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2622626 epoch_slot_no: 9026 block_no: 2621112 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3899 time: 2019-05-23 23:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3315f0ae9e503804926e8496dd71d4f14f9fc9f7911d22be38709fc7b7ac80e8Block Operator
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