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 2622695 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2624086 epoch_slot_no: 10486 block_no: 2622572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12526 time: 2019-05-24 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10f0484da20f815885a2cc95d0c9013e9d5af2311dbc7ae3b1cc261388c820d1Block Operator
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