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 2624087 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625478 epoch_slot_no: 11878 block_no: 2623964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 911 time: 2019-05-24 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9307619bb2ce9e3849decea6489b190b5ca5074c1aea352b46665496909b090bBlock Operator
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