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 2614136 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615527 epoch_slot_no: 1927 block_no: 2614013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2350 time: 2019-05-22 08:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea9fcff2eaa5533d2894d73c69a9bd5d5ba50ca29ae2ee321dab89a8a7c042f3Block Operator
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