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 2623542 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2624933 epoch_slot_no: 11333 block_no: 2623419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2762 time: 2019-05-24 12:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4ebba48ec1669249dd69ecd0698ff7248291f5465930ec75ed68e28dee9ae06Block Operator
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