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 2623057 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624448 epoch_slot_no: 10848 block_no: 2622934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8560 time: 2019-05-24 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x516760aeec154aacc82e63e4f674fd7723e265664a0c7e646a1099af1dfb5d08Block Operator
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