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 2623345 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624736 epoch_slot_no: 11136 block_no: 2623222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2619 time: 2019-05-24 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1488adb7c30b5ed4678fff9a13a60e5465d1c7916e68b1749e9c8d40681be385Block Operator
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