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 2618527 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2619918 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 2618404 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-23 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e54b14db425c988ea47ae180029c266caafa50456900b30210cce65fe64a885Block Operator
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