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 2618288 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2619679 epoch_slot_no: 6079 block_no: 2618165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2601 time: 2019-05-23 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ab9f1dd3c95515b0324c4cc8a400a6baa6adc5b75876e29cf4a34f3e2220d73Block Operator
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