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 2623538 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2624929 epoch_slot_no: 11329 block_no: 2623415 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2113 time: 2019-05-24 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c656377826c790b6e68e06e124635caa1972aa8c932b0e84921da3f216738fcBlock Operator
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