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 2619456 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620847 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 2619333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-23 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f12e2edfcf0af9ce0e93b915ecce32466d1e0f6aad6a0e7be15a6a8bd8464e8Block Operator
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