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 2619765 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621156 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 2619642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-05-23 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7dd6d3059a4d008a83b8f90b4406ea4907610a5250557c9ec6d858e2e3fbebBlock Operator
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