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 2622198 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2623589 epoch_slot_no: 9989 block_no: 2622075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2044 time: 2019-05-24 05:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06716a8f55f3a8212dddd31aa6efc45460bc056024be5cb9ccc48206a65d46e9Block Operator
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