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 2613443 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2614834 epoch_slot_no: 1234 block_no: 2613320 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4818 time: 2019-05-22 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f019d3fb078cc0b8233550ce786997dbc5e4dbdb9f73545accf13659284df73Block Operator
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