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 2617844 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619235 epoch_slot_no: 5635 block_no: 2617721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-23 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3ab84de0a026877a9d2a05aa6b318122425e3d36fb3f17407bc20a5443a74c8Block Operator
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