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 2614453 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615844 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 2614330 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8652 time: 2019-05-22 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b04b9d2436135b45b7d608af273330e751b5f5fd39ca4443f66e8a5f5f30331Block Operator
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