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 2612084 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613476 epoch_slot_no: 21476 block_no: 2611962 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-21 21:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86bb4c97569629b36810f0184f5d9df6b4ae7fc2a8d908ce1fe77a350f015918Block Operator
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