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 2617747 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619138 epoch_slot_no: 5538 block_no: 2617624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3443 time: 2019-05-23 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9792e180088bd251a9a9306c8a2908733641a6710d2008bbc57c9371cad3d8ceBlock Operator
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