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 2621436 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2622827 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 2621313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4275 time: 2019-05-24 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc7356fa59cf7000c133ad62ac1f8d584cd0d64f48fe42fc574bd1b8d8c7d401Block Operator
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