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 2624402 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625793 epoch_slot_no: 12193 block_no: 2624279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-24 17:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc90ed29b347be1126fa0bd402248c79963c279741ef9fddd27a2be040a14a3Block Operator
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