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 2612262 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2613653 epoch_slot_no: 53 block_no: 2612139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2019-05-21 22:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fefea30c5fe732442e7a64b10091dabea74a9e9f14a7ed9e6260a3cd7d42f83Block Operator
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