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 2622666 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2624057 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2622543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9259 time: 2019-05-24 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccb1a9060f8a9346ea523bea4ac20f0f5fc5481d24da621a17678bb8205bde98Block Operator
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