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 2618766 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620157 epoch_slot_no: 6557 block_no: 2618643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1718 time: 2019-05-23 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71aee828e9c13c6e13521633d79a5aceabf9c6e2185c1a304c6a643a73d3b146Block Operator
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