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 2619041 Details
Epoch: 121Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 2620432
epoch_slot_no: 6832
block_no: 2618918
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 995
time: 2019-05-23 11:42:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x1d69e35e1c6862e58e7ff684fd036515549404210c1ce9c7102d3d0c6ce5d701
Block Operator
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