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 2619821 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621212 epoch_slot_no: 7612 block_no: 2619698 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2371 time: 2019-05-23 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0651933bd5d2524f841e92badbb576351a2a48c75e63b5be2df5ecfe4812e18Block Operator
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