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 2619577 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2620968 epoch_slot_no: 7368 block_no: 2619454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1270 time: 2019-05-23 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2580a41463a9637088b7b52b748bc09df0df0f7c52c14c3ca2ae23e1b81653d2Block Operator
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