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 2624306 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2625697 epoch_slot_no: 12097 block_no: 2624183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2763 time: 2019-05-24 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdf3735ff00d9f9085b8ce95df546c441a4bda659cd2552f656e8bd0a4c5b86bBlock Operator
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