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 2618634 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620025 epoch_slot_no: 6425 block_no: 2618511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-23 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf60d446321002a7bf2f8d63d786d6db5c20518ffc26fd7a8b5c25cdd28ac6548Block Operator
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