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 2618169 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619560 epoch_slot_no: 5960 block_no: 2618046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-23 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd721233992c3123b31514690a458fd2c35e5e35fbc0a8e17d607af06e0703990Block Operator
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