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 2617020 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618411 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 2616897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2019-05-23 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcffecb48999c31374de7527e804f75461ee8878c8c88a3e9674da2be1f66769dBlock Operator
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