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 2618410 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619801 epoch_slot_no: 6201 block_no: 2618287 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2694 time: 2019-05-23 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38fb91d82258cb21571c4aba1c01c0ef7d89e9883ef857b0697d83994ad7a3bcBlock Operator
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