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 2618368 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619759 epoch_slot_no: 6159 block_no: 2618245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-05-23 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9cedc4f1d70ca24eefd17ff0ae218d327452cd99983d85fe9f90c0c8edcc3f1Block Operator
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