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 2618365 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2619756 epoch_slot_no: 6156 block_no: 2618242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10483 time: 2019-05-23 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05ed799dd92be3af1c5ccbb87c3db6eb37b58e84fad019791827c5d63070369aBlock Operator
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