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 2624641 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2626032 epoch_slot_no: 12432 block_no: 2624518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1658 time: 2019-05-24 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c9b5ea8fb83231f2f495c799813cf70d56632d62ef9dc22422885160acc9072Block Operator
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