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 2623282 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624673 epoch_slot_no: 11073 block_no: 2623159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-24 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c0851c64c7e271929ad717006eef0d2da421c7599220907e2bdeefd53a40deaBlock Operator
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