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 2622579 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2623970 epoch_slot_no: 10370 block_no: 2622456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4446 time: 2019-05-24 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9a1b4b5904c97d5f9652447977a120b81a78b2f3b6d1bd3d628e70cd57e94fbBlock Operator
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