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 2614513 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2615904 epoch_slot_no: 2304 block_no: 2614390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3300 time: 2019-05-22 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb586e2bcd65713d68aa97084715792ecf6a9e38940c0fe317fbb7f87c77bd2Block Operator
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