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 2623566 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2624957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 2623443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4286 time: 2019-05-24 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf61bf19fe5e4650f80fe3b4bbdf458b86df43a43feb14ea4822c01345c04ce78Block Operator
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