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 2617536 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618927 epoch_slot_no: 5327 block_no: 2617413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3359 time: 2019-05-23 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a23933b15e6ba3ef5f07dc04b668e30f063e766ed8c23c5bc40731a2ec73ae4Block Operator
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