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 2617596 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618987 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 2617473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2337 time: 2019-05-23 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4c5fa366efe272c3654c1ef7c82e24b5ac8ce056b397cc877fb57b92f18c143Block Operator
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