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 2623250 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2624641 epoch_slot_no: 11041 block_no: 2623127 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2211 time: 2019-05-24 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf858fed329d5b6a55fe0a5b47ce8cba5b95ae878abcf5577fe1d1d50425c1363Block Operator
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