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 2623723 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625114 epoch_slot_no: 11514 block_no: 2623600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3255 time: 2019-05-24 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73ad71bcf78d6a14cc0f17437ddc56004ad43da84763ed858b8ed1d7a1beebcaBlock Operator
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