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 2613081 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2614472 epoch_slot_no: 872 block_no: 2612958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-22 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58b2e2af84aa19c51302cb6a1ccff8cc972c3678e5142c1c71ca775c9fba0dd2Block Operator
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