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 2613308 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2614699 epoch_slot_no: 1099 block_no: 2613185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7458 time: 2019-05-22 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0fb196b8c11d5403c29efd74408fcbe5abdfc9651beb13fd94343a8847f6db1Block Operator
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