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 2617836 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619227 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 2617713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-05-23 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d7942c4e133b293dbe47c5ae7b60792939ca4ade6ad598c7a1714966c2c4eebBlock Operator
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