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 2619414 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620805 epoch_slot_no: 7205 block_no: 2619291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2017 time: 2019-05-23 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea0901da64b75cace20d9e9beb0fa7b960997e50ab4f5b973d92d3d53af92f8cBlock Operator
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