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 2614015 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615406 epoch_slot_no: 1806 block_no: 2613892 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5978 time: 2019-05-22 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a6843b70e6e214d68256be762e50ec2572352639a08ca9b619b5de77abca7e1Block Operator
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