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 2623798 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625189 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 2623675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3235 time: 2019-05-24 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fd7e6113984d98c711f5472197fdec4d9e308694bc35847d06612708042d50bBlock Operator
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