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 2613112 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2614503 epoch_slot_no: 903 block_no: 2612989 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3233 time: 2019-05-22 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddc2cc1e6c0c3143cb8b57b07bae944759918c8bf32e05a46041c828ee3b5f3bBlock Operator
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