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 2622861 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2624252 epoch_slot_no: 10652 block_no: 2622738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12074 time: 2019-05-24 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe19cb93f01e062e0c83ab6aaa87f628ff2b68da82849c95826fbe44dda8ab5efBlock Operator
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