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 2623557 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2624948 epoch_slot_no: 11348 block_no: 2623434 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2019-05-24 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x038b1b9bbe67eee29760c1a7be29b55b8a7e25c02ff186da21aee0b4628a52b6Block Operator
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