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 2622018 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623409 epoch_slot_no: 9809 block_no: 2621895 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3214 time: 2019-05-24 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d0a364af6e613f090dcd7e9f8eb73152676c9ce5a82ca99d860892dda681a14Block Operator
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