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 2622319 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623710 epoch_slot_no: 10110 block_no: 2622196 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2401 time: 2019-05-24 05:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a26260bc4ac9139b42865545b625417a377daf2c1f8ec2ba0129eae701544a0Block Operator
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