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 2622305 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623696 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 2622182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3382 time: 2019-05-24 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb507230744bbf8a76d089eda6f28045d283e5eca8ec3392e2ee1f26b199a43ebBlock Operator
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