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 2623090 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2624481 epoch_slot_no: 10881 block_no: 2622967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2639 time: 2019-05-24 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f67dcf41290c1e2fc7b0e8935f9df17c68d00134c041965a694bc25636aa298Block Operator
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