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 2623287 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624678 epoch_slot_no: 11078 block_no: 2623164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-24 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddcd4f3ff57a7d66197f85440dafef2da70a46b9d1e6ff182dcb8e60121c5bb6Block Operator
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