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 2623641 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625032 epoch_slot_no: 11432 block_no: 2623518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2019-05-24 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x189f8274b96ee7b9ac7f43da1d60847a48b4cec66365e2be287559432fad656dBlock Operator
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