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 2619636 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2621027 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2619513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2950 time: 2019-05-23 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d4784ffbad8a25724e1222e485e9abe747f6e5f5995871256648ae751e5e436Block Operator
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