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 2614091 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615482 epoch_slot_no: 1882 block_no: 2613968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4037 time: 2019-05-22 08:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a88b7189a9e97a47fe08f8d1a20d648f17f111fbb0a6645ba00fb6ea3d25bb7Block Operator
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