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 2622612 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2624003 epoch_slot_no: 10403 block_no: 2622489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3310 time: 2019-05-24 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6d9e0d7444e9db16c2cd5928052a8299a9c010c2bb9894419905298ce092c61Block Operator
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