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 2618058 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2619449 epoch_slot_no: 5849 block_no: 2617935 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-05-23 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a580bf141bf8ffb9b57f9f862ceb9fb4ad3b52323cfea8b8aff1c1eb9b0db6Block Operator
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