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 2623507 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2624898 epoch_slot_no: 11298 block_no: 2623384 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3161 time: 2019-05-24 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01db4cc6369acaacf00537babb8b85d0055d9c1b6e220b7fa56a5fe7a22fa9d9Block Operator
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