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 2618661 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2620052 epoch_slot_no: 6452 block_no: 2618538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4246 time: 2019-05-23 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16222b0130a3daf33d32290e4c2113e5ee6a0aa9e497a57ef77e851fd65515b4Block Operator
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