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 2617867 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2619258 epoch_slot_no: 5658 block_no: 2617744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8116 time: 2019-05-23 05:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9b27a8e10954b86f16ea509f1ac35569dfd62eb1d14a0d315b4d186ce1e15ddBlock Operator
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