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 2612900 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2614291 epoch_slot_no: 691 block_no: 2612777 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2610 time: 2019-05-22 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8cc759b9f7585f7cd9a8ba7ad93dfd5cafaee7c60a08a3104ffe1c9128b0dd9Block Operator
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