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 2614539 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2615930 epoch_slot_no: 2330 block_no: 2614416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-05-22 10:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb19960488643683efab7ad2748ae4f6e97b7866fb8e79b188bfdcecb68ea45bdBlock Operator
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