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 2623948 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625339 epoch_slot_no: 11739 block_no: 2623825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3037 time: 2019-05-24 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfce787428a7118b767878a244daed7ea03d86d01fd0b283a015900eddee492b2Block Operator
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