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 2619422 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620813 epoch_slot_no: 7213 block_no: 2619299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b735c37d0c8510e50d5a1cd1c496517ee052b9cc8b0e47794cb85e08cb909caBlock Operator
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