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 2614030 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615421 epoch_slot_no: 1821 block_no: 2613907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3609 time: 2019-05-22 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11bc4e6d2dc313402f8f301b2c59100070146732da6f5811a678512657b75eccBlock Operator
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