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 2624235 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625626 epoch_slot_no: 12026 block_no: 2624112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2032 time: 2019-05-24 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38bc5c62a2dd5385a6fe57086502c98c0a1f33f4b4c7ae108c7b3a6ba2236d86Block Operator
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