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 2623105 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624496 epoch_slot_no: 10896 block_no: 2622982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-24 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c3d0dd14872d36d10f727472d08f76f03688b7d8cacf8ef5d6737e2079a9f1aBlock Operator
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