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 2619323 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620714 epoch_slot_no: 7114 block_no: 2619200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-23 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5c7a4917e0b22a9bc19983450ff7242d8767f9a52bfb5baa9446f4803216916Block Operator
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