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 2624204 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625595 epoch_slot_no: 11995 block_no: 2624081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1982 time: 2019-05-24 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x195fba53f56cd118530d7f43e323c8d6046e24fad69c48cc0d3fe95d872642a4Block Operator
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