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 2613368 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614759 epoch_slot_no: 1159 block_no: 2613245 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-05-22 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2eb3285eca76b00f23425c5247e3cb058585b7fb06e09ccf90ce78dc657a0d6Block Operator
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