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 2621521 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622912 epoch_slot_no: 9312 block_no: 2621398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2894 time: 2019-05-24 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x724036f8a961458d8fd936719591028f5b486cccb33f0379a20eaccbae7f33c3Block Operator
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