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 2618501 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619892 epoch_slot_no: 6292 block_no: 2618378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2596 time: 2019-05-23 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fa78ca528a9a8619ce525f73c65ed7dc2625f341db9dd1d8c790433f0837d3aBlock Operator
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