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 2619709 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621100 epoch_slot_no: 7500 block_no: 2619586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76c9a657c695d6c5a22363b601e0ce8f228e956fa46b184b4780691f84c5812Block Operator
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