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 2614532 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615923 epoch_slot_no: 2323 block_no: 2614409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2109 time: 2019-05-22 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c324ee6989d7dba57d400ecfef4fe722e12f68df9ccc3243e304d5d552708cbBlock Operator
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