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 2619666 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621057 epoch_slot_no: 7457 block_no: 2619543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b584058741a0925c1761b18e5006a794fbcdc23cfadd5b1f580cf6b1e3af5fBlock Operator
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