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 2613091 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614482 epoch_slot_no: 882 block_no: 2612968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-22 02:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a05d06d07f3ee4453e0ba98e38199cde7ac2b489cbf8ab5bc04ef2efe051eb8Block Operator
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