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 2622793 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624184 epoch_slot_no: 10584 block_no: 2622670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-24 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x559f1a023ccc10a646d45ad625a70586f8abeb6651fef8404a7492ed13185b2aBlock Operator
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