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 2618886 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2620277 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2618763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7771 time: 2019-05-23 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aa1cb03a6a230318f307beabb999392f56220c5c75c69fdb57dff278a2b5d77Block Operator
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