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 2618135 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619526 epoch_slot_no: 5926 block_no: 2618012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2019-05-23 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x432d1abe68910ee0c948f223b7d139b315b19f7e535d694e7848d5952dc5a3aeBlock Operator
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