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 2612160 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613552 epoch_slot_no: 21552 block_no: 2612038 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2019-05-21 21:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x707bfda1440df0f38857ac35db80aeb3756c27e4b231794a29c47ab2d92de21aBlock Operator
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