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 2614236 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2615627 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2614113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6184 time: 2019-05-22 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2928781dd955b46f5b0da2e809b4f20492b41a40644f72a0fd5d308cc80eb00Block Operator
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