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 2619197 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620588 epoch_slot_no: 6988 block_no: 2619074 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-05-23 12:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b4ef8a81abd990d537fcbc398b4721a05d6727fccc7b8517d37d5c77f28ca87Block Operator
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