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 2619968 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621359 epoch_slot_no: 7759 block_no: 2619845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-05-23 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dfc15489a849486b66878db237e3d663f6c89812312ad1fecfbc36d34a6c3b6Block Operator
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