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 2624677 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2626068 epoch_slot_no: 12468 block_no: 2624554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-24 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19eecdaed7dd3090c9e7d2ff45620c7554c751f5907f6227f90f082f335c43a9Block Operator
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