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 2614166 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2615557 epoch_slot_no: 1957 block_no: 2614043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1698 time: 2019-05-22 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x100296ec898f58658b5ccf33e19914b94ac412f5d90951a9e102daf9f7e9b133Block Operator
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