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 2621968 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2623359 epoch_slot_no: 9759 block_no: 2621845 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 964 time: 2019-05-24 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0810a902d5664bfeb90612c4a5aa66ac7fdaaa18b1ff55a16dbc9f4e3bb5fce4Block Operator
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