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 2622711 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2624102 epoch_slot_no: 10502 block_no: 2622588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6482 time: 2019-05-24 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649173fa7bb849de806e91414638131fc9dd826b3156d06a52b2e2cc54a31fe0Block Operator
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