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 2622982 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624373 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 2622859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2060 time: 2019-05-24 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa088c8d78cbc65690fe7f41f505a43d6ebcc85b607712205fb5e1996db356353Block Operator
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