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 2617329 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618720 epoch_slot_no: 5120 block_no: 2617206 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-23 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1479b727ce131a753aad7f9a115ae49eb67064b2e1c54e76ddfa1804c37f343Block Operator
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