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 2623002 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624393 epoch_slot_no: 10793 block_no: 2622879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-24 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b7714ecaba41a45bbbfdbb3dd920f2b23eb3c28a1bdcc3734572b87d9d34382Block Operator
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