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 2624546 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2625937 epoch_slot_no: 12337 block_no: 2624423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-24 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b4b214270fd66dcf8ba137fb576dd154ea840ef17ec7c01f1e877499c41805Block Operator
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