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 2618395 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2619786 epoch_slot_no: 6186 block_no: 2618272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3495 time: 2019-05-23 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedcfd135b4ffe7c2b455a410c24ba201078c8aa4ebdfb28f24a226b03dbfa254Block Operator
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