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 2621770 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2623161 epoch_slot_no: 9561 block_no: 2621647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-24 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd45eb44c12b7b7c2b46700166648f1beade6e1f8001d692d322cf2838e2a1d48Block Operator
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