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 2619755 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621146 epoch_slot_no: 7546 block_no: 2619632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7756e23e201219eea8281bc9d25f7dd2ccbc7b56b5d495f990fc8db27655a3fcBlock Operator
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