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 2623486 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624877 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 2623363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-24 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd324440d7b58cc54e6e0af0537b17e302d38365ff392428418703924efc5c3Block Operator
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