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 2613420 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2614811 epoch_slot_no: 1211 block_no: 2613297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-22 04:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91854b1284de05c7c6dfb508d0351ed11cac964a5d37b4e72655cb0f4916c59Block Operator
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