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 2614059 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2615450 epoch_slot_no: 1850 block_no: 2613936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 947 time: 2019-05-22 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x994021b650bb6d032c1ccd4ff4bc41a44cb007dc46a4d38f23d6da8ddf58beb3Block Operator
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