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 2619579 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2620970 epoch_slot_no: 7370 block_no: 2619456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2019-05-23 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01bd673ba29ff1bb39c443963325368d3dd5a7d0c430c811f2a4b627220c271bBlock Operator
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