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 2614098 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615489 epoch_slot_no: 1889 block_no: 2613975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2019-05-22 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc543d5327502ea3046e9fdc5ab4b93fe80c891feaec577745942e13cff89da61Block Operator
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