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 2619183 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620574 epoch_slot_no: 6974 block_no: 2619060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ebd2de04b513344867dd1b0d2e4cd6370768b33271923dc8f6cf780b0870592Block Operator
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