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 2613428 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2614819 epoch_slot_no: 1219 block_no: 2613305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3090 time: 2019-05-22 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9560a416cbc7a4be60b07105cd7c6cca9045e4fd721aeefb690beaad16cc59Block Operator
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