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 2623012 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624403 epoch_slot_no: 10803 block_no: 2622889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2180 time: 2019-05-24 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaf453f20a872b0e540dd1f5f65f117a44e7b9e8a75bcaef63ae497c9f93a07eBlock Operator
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