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 2619606 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2620997 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2619483 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6949 time: 2019-05-23 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d5a799bdf66c169f371b8df5262107ca23f77d6a3913c9a8b5c03b6e0165e3Block Operator
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