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 2619474 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620865 epoch_slot_no: 7265 block_no: 2619351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7285 time: 2019-05-23 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555d656f52fcb434dbeac33f6f6b6d8e2e1fa1afae4c7d0e3f20d0f85901060eBlock Operator
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