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 2619278 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2620669 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 2619155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3060 time: 2019-05-23 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fadd7432f617799d4ff15b776101a0ca507482b1f33e4721c70e06e43fde031Block Operator
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