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 2619308 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2620699 epoch_slot_no: 7099 block_no: 2619185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4031 time: 2019-05-23 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e12790318d5aece7f0a4816b0056483e2d0961bee6dc9de0b8e1973acb7a9c1Block Operator
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