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 2618658 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620049 epoch_slot_no: 6449 block_no: 2618535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1461 time: 2019-05-23 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0371e06e28db0959dbee0e438f2afdb8c1925ffc7c5dd535b37d26a77576cdBlock Operator
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