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 2613327 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2614718 epoch_slot_no: 1118 block_no: 2613204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-05-22 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8e2d8361de6f76c3eed3c88d9093fb9f3787b0ace979f5230cc5a46d3b0c5a1Block Operator
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