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 2619327 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620718 epoch_slot_no: 7118 block_no: 2619204 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-05-23 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c0768598cd93fbc82847496018bbc8193d7c6eef2982d849bada34a816cde4fBlock Operator
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