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 2617481 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618872 epoch_slot_no: 5272 block_no: 2617358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1895 time: 2019-05-23 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84c70ababf94f44f09eacadb3ca24a169a628955eb9811999d5fab666b1d948bBlock Operator
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