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 2618832 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620223 epoch_slot_no: 6623 block_no: 2618709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-23 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cc5b6e3a9b3aa49dad3a1a106623edfefd8e38a19dae931e3adee133c711852Block Operator
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