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 2618312 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619703 epoch_slot_no: 6103 block_no: 2618189 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-05-23 07:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde117b649c4720108f35a5f857c55b8eb7efaf94c60865504be48ba512c3951bBlock Operator
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