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 2619776 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2621167 epoch_slot_no: 7567 block_no: 2619653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2514 time: 2019-05-23 15:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9e8c464793df935a74cbe40d202e49483c77e4004f7c4ccd52cb8a7e71aa433Block Operator
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