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 2622379 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2623770 epoch_slot_no: 10170 block_no: 2622256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2952 time: 2019-05-24 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9208a954bb832d98c92f3e20898e1f73c038d8d99025179a67ecb96f036e0d3Block Operator
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