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 2622519 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2623910 epoch_slot_no: 10310 block_no: 2622396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4553 time: 2019-05-24 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b46a2c1ed69b9cfd67b20f7324c6eb7d510a9d6f9012042f4bf85ff11d7d830Block Operator
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