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 2612498 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613889 epoch_slot_no: 289 block_no: 2612375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1931 time: 2019-05-21 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33023ceb8e46ba929604fbbba4b3643a1ce6d7c13764838ba77a2d43aa7c3b03Block Operator
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