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 2617296 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2618687 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 2617173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2441 time: 2019-05-23 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x091a9ab6563d77363e0be284a25baec8216536cff1488bcd7a4f06b02610347dBlock Operator
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