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 2613707 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615098 epoch_slot_no: 1498 block_no: 2613584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-05-22 06:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe835ce1a5a5ae9ae85d3548a04bbd2b94eba6d7091e832cd84d5ef2eda3cdaBlock Operator
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