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 2614548 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615939 epoch_slot_no: 2339 block_no: 2614425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9350 time: 2019-05-22 10:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780988f6c42ec881ffbcc11e048da02651c1fdd4a39290755ffe9ff12ab1ab4aBlock Operator
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