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 2618375 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619766 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 2618252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-23 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e7664a381cc82ee1f9aaba3391a0e8bfb70c7b2352eb026dccaa0f35bcbb338Block Operator
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