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 2622345 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623736 epoch_slot_no: 10136 block_no: 2622222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2019-05-24 06:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72f66c99dc9415aa29a864dbcd749b36b4f28bfaccc24041735c54a343b46104Block Operator
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