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 2612762 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2614153 epoch_slot_no: 553 block_no: 2612639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2980 time: 2019-05-22 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f956f532e47e2b706400f82ea4ba7786bff5d3cf7dd9e6febce7da20958740eBlock Operator
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