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 2612781 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614172 epoch_slot_no: 572 block_no: 2612658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-05-22 00:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a4fae1e8e02d949434fea432f3874bd177b54e8d613d38e7ef6d97ef2505728Block Operator
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