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 2623139 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624530 epoch_slot_no: 10930 block_no: 2623016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2352 time: 2019-05-24 10:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e28ff45734f79c898f8cac708fd0ef9121b4b8cb8b0dfde8e6a3f32c9dc9bf1Block Operator
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