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 2614340 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615731 epoch_slot_no: 2131 block_no: 2614217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-22 09:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3a5c78e5ff479bc99cec2cec9b630276c5d1536a3d05f867dcd0c6e6b48e0f3Block Operator
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