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 2621596 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2622987 epoch_slot_no: 9387 block_no: 2621473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-24 01:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeb45df7213f28d2b8006d479baa9b9a2afee369c0c8759f5303c071484f0c7bBlock Operator
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