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 2622801 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2624192 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 2622678 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3020 time: 2019-05-24 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc23f83cceb23fda99065d0812b13358e346b04bd2c48759170c6959896650699Block Operator
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