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 2618165 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2619556 epoch_slot_no: 5956 block_no: 2618042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3300 time: 2019-05-23 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbad51269d431e464b92a1b3b189378656cdd74c1f6fb6a4b60b8434d35aba48cBlock Operator
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