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 2623153 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624544 epoch_slot_no: 10944 block_no: 2623030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-24 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7128fdf1af06285970f5e2313f8357eaa0c30aef96ae36f6131167814f7f1c92Block Operator
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