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 2613865 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2615256 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 2613742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4597 time: 2019-05-22 06:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a9f8e8e4f46b84efd84c82d9481e5b8f7854d251466d814b89016149be06d08Block Operator
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