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 2618704 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620095 epoch_slot_no: 6495 block_no: 2618581 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-05-23 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea2ab3075c506cff0415dc23958272fcd0e63bf6342f3fb2a3d83bfb9984555aBlock Operator
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