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 2617490 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2618881 epoch_slot_no: 5281 block_no: 2617367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4460 time: 2019-05-23 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9de91a21f09f4c79a44b38c4b2a336bf4cba5b73a9311e90efefbbe83ec7a27eBlock Operator
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