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 2614386 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2615777 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2614263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4634 time: 2019-05-22 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5913af704c65d5bab4a66b6e18447663b71c9b0840be733d05b2bdda9a866414Block Operator
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