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 2623437 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2624828 epoch_slot_no: 11228 block_no: 2623314 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2368 time: 2019-05-24 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9686c6b34f8c5549684b31da3a6daef9e8da514312a0d16ef1f56500e8f44d2dBlock Operator
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