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 2622304 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2623695 epoch_slot_no: 10095 block_no: 2622181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4516 time: 2019-05-24 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc588f3c154abf724a8f68f04ed4c754ce49ddab80e36d63f66b505e8e82e86Block Operator
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