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 2621656 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2623047 epoch_slot_no: 9447 block_no: 2621533 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4530 time: 2019-05-24 02:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99098c447752d22eed557cf69209f8680f194f61d06b15235231c2b32f9b5b3eBlock Operator
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