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 2621871 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623262 epoch_slot_no: 9662 block_no: 2621748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-24 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70c7d0cd13a20862153e16edba99a29d1f649e3b82b3818a0c96fac7a045a7aaBlock Operator
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