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 2622757 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624148 epoch_slot_no: 10548 block_no: 2622634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2477 time: 2019-05-24 08:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa24ca3bead00d5b700f58ed0d6eef8c1f9270db9a5b4ecd7d4cca29932252e3bBlock Operator
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