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 2624255 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625646 epoch_slot_no: 12046 block_no: 2624132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7547 time: 2019-05-24 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd622342c4c572dc0db6e472a16108f5f827269e4918a59e182d9953e069d7f26Block Operator
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