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 2624881 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2626272 epoch_slot_no: 12672 block_no: 2624758 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2586 time: 2019-05-24 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccffd5df2e57dfcc912b52f1a9e1b3cf4dc9f72d9904a30d8430da0cf6134239Block Operator
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