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 2618647 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620038 epoch_slot_no: 6438 block_no: 2618524 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1896 time: 2019-05-23 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5485161c06b46acc96ee96d58c4f170230d8d91cbd94ac9f978f8d5e798a384dBlock Operator
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