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 2617626 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2619017 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2617503 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6896 time: 2019-05-23 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32cd679160bebb818b3a32125d648ec71ad7808c3afca4f48ab1dbbafef76e1dBlock Operator
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