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 2623976 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625367 epoch_slot_no: 11767 block_no: 2623853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1930 time: 2019-05-24 15:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1be2f2f9beb4fee4d057e77f8191533c91f8fba6fc4c29828a83c0565e22bc38Block Operator
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