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 2623114 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624505 epoch_slot_no: 10905 block_no: 2622991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3197 time: 2019-05-24 10:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72b102c4ea1008191cd5e5b95c9636ea5b4c5a83e4f8fcdfd45e1b6138687fa3Block Operator
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