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 2618060 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619451 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 2617937 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1863 time: 2019-05-23 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2062cdcdfaf0cf9421f122370a14b4527157b696631b72627663d4bf2dad37e4Block Operator
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