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 2614327 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2615718 epoch_slot_no: 2118 block_no: 2614204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7000 time: 2019-05-22 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe57d43d50ba5f1fafc857e28a0aa7030bd12c4e3dd38d2dee92e48146cd76b95Block Operator
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