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 2612600 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613991 epoch_slot_no: 391 block_no: 2612477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2092 time: 2019-05-21 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeccae3746e17bebb0d74e57b339df24d09a6a1b37276ea4942e7b6ea768ab135Block Operator
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