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 2622093 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623484 epoch_slot_no: 9884 block_no: 2621970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2523 time: 2019-05-24 04:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b55a4fd1c3d3ca589d4cba00726f9f912a75c200c71b95718bf852251f5035fBlock Operator
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