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 2619519 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2620910 epoch_slot_no: 7310 block_no: 2619396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2013 time: 2019-05-23 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ba28d590fc85ad6027c14bf061d1fa3201a2b03778143ebdbe6e2a86baf708Block Operator
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