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 2623300 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2624691 epoch_slot_no: 11091 block_no: 2623177 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7275 time: 2019-05-24 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3bc725f526bc7fe46d19b2405dd96606300a51a28a54678601642c3a4f371b6Block Operator
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