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 2623724 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625115 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 2623601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-24 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf424d030dfc4b7f138e78de0fa03ba8b74c5c01e4071330e9e2168fff54389c8Block Operator
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