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 2617251 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2618642 epoch_slot_no: 5042 block_no: 2617128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2019-05-23 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28e7c2607e462a5e995b4aa1c78a6fb8c8b6853c7ac03862fd46f2126165c33eBlock Operator
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