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 2619359 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620750 epoch_slot_no: 7150 block_no: 2619236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1471 time: 2019-05-23 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x329d13d6720370ac7c2b48266f84b39d29ac75af674f81bbf01c871c6e795f35Block Operator
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