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 2621837 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623228 epoch_slot_no: 9628 block_no: 2621714 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1707 time: 2019-05-24 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f82a7ee61d65fcc6cbf1b147805ca432fee9819975324ba51cf6dc11dc3c6b9Block Operator
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