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 2612826 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614217 epoch_slot_no: 617 block_no: 2612703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2581 time: 2019-05-22 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3340f4e10fb184c74dbb61c405a4d3cc941224f7a88fa8fddc50cc2b2ef506a2Block Operator
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