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 2614530 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615921 epoch_slot_no: 2321 block_no: 2614407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2019-05-22 10:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9285d0e0aed90a4b07c75bc67cc4318b60c4f250b245e92566d27aa6e8536f32Block Operator
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