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 2613579 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2614970 epoch_slot_no: 1370 block_no: 2613456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2019-05-22 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9816583c16b2875556d57f4826d1b202b34231261095249f2dac0f439145ecedBlock Operator
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