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 2622921 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624312 epoch_slot_no: 10712 block_no: 2622798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1847 time: 2019-05-24 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d36c15d81aefc3ee394474f9d175eaf10c5fbd48a1bab5b9b55b11c6b391c91Block Operator
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