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 2614181 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2615572 epoch_slot_no: 1972 block_no: 2614058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-22 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd51ee95ba5af10ae2ca84ca599e6fe672b4c5e6c9b4f2f82585b643f74e7c684Block Operator
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