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 2612976 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614367 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 2612853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1757 time: 2019-05-22 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4630d58b94a259afcba637ede0a741a5171fccff67cf14c522a19ba250992b40Block Operator
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