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 2618496 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2619887 epoch_slot_no: 6287 block_no: 2618373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-23 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b117ccfcdc5a4b7f64293f51dc58f2a695d3a604342720b7487e9a8320eca13Block Operator
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