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 2622486 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2623877 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 2622363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5529 time: 2019-05-24 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x032e3a4de8acbba1ddfed90662f089940a77ed2e8fad7394f40263b533f43dfeBlock Operator
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