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 2619758 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2621149 epoch_slot_no: 7549 block_no: 2619635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2967 time: 2019-05-23 15:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36226843c1b00bf880b7f28591cc321bd8b58bfaffbb4d4aa8a18af62a3b2834Block Operator
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