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 2619996 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2621387 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 2619873 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2441 time: 2019-05-23 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3324ce5826041773ccdb33f3175a1fab3bb8ff95f2871482f12f0e22135fe94cBlock Operator
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