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 2619066 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2620457 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2618943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6038 time: 2019-05-23 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9017a3f754d692f87772ec2aae51d0775f06e70e386b8808230ce03a50fced25Block Operator
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