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 2624214 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625605 epoch_slot_no: 12005 block_no: 2624091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-24 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5017e29a421660bd25aa0062afdb23723f8e7ecbb5b80c9ad4ac54650ccf62f5Block Operator
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