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 2623843 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2625234 epoch_slot_no: 11634 block_no: 2623720 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5061 time: 2019-05-24 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67bfbb83207cfe55e8a0694bb2fd4ca27fb1bfcb1b0b4c9e0b0434565ac4c47cBlock Operator
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