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 2618947 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2620338 epoch_slot_no: 6738 block_no: 2618824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2000 time: 2019-05-23 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc1ec84483bf4ba6ca984d1d3d4b4bc3f87b2aa990c01a57827f437f591c0f12Block Operator
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