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 2623004 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624395 epoch_slot_no: 10795 block_no: 2622881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-24 09:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555dfddf88dbd2627272d55b37a9b446fcbe8509655a4d4fbb449d23077c9b6cBlock Operator
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