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 2618977 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2620368 epoch_slot_no: 6768 block_no: 2618854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16489 time: 2019-05-23 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde587e475b7e7cbd2a51deac975046085d9ed7a2f97e65f3c3865343caf267a1Block Operator
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