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 2623363 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624754 epoch_slot_no: 11154 block_no: 2623240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-24 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e6b808e648ea86826acfa2f524b827b09d7d1ad8f0040844e81e120b2dc9111Block Operator
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