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 2621280 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2622671 epoch_slot_no: 9071 block_no: 2621157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2729 time: 2019-05-24 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0318f917329125cbcab2b547fae453d5846c5295e4797c2cdb7ce46c9f9ee69Block Operator
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