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 2618911 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620302 epoch_slot_no: 6702 block_no: 2618788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-23 10:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x372596d832aea9dd47a44aa4b05147a16ffa8e51872cbdefb6720cf16c18ff61Block Operator
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