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 2614604 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615995 epoch_slot_no: 2395 block_no: 2614481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2778 time: 2019-05-22 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4451fdd210050867b89dde4a763adde07c0ba1b73488e44e6b9327d6f63c1b1cBlock Operator
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