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 2618276 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619667 epoch_slot_no: 6067 block_no: 2618153 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0be0ea7fee2fd11c24f75a59643dbe7d1a8e3896fb26e9a5a8daedb8196a4a2Block Operator
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