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 2612841 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2614232 epoch_slot_no: 632 block_no: 2612718 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2084 time: 2019-05-22 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ec287b84f8ea8ca0568a861ee8052d0eedaf8ac3a5e5e58f616fa012cbc3f53Block Operator
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