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 2624896 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2626287 epoch_slot_no: 12687 block_no: 2624773 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2405 time: 2019-05-24 20:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e1d22d7d520c53083d9a0314306af6b3a6283e48eb6e096e234f7c6867ec67aBlock Operator
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