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 2624334 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625725 epoch_slot_no: 12125 block_no: 2624211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-24 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc8a9841d1275a7db85684dcedc5d9e95a73c51cb6a94148b88e3247a0b13071Block Operator
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