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 2622078 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2623469 epoch_slot_no: 9869 block_no: 2621955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2366 time: 2019-05-24 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee6b84cdec9ca4be843a42cba09cbaf0c6e5f8632dd000e93cfc4e4b5a32a51Block Operator
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