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 2614664 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2616055 epoch_slot_no: 2455 block_no: 2614541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10237 time: 2019-05-22 11:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fe1b69b6097efedcc358f395f32860eb6d30ce81727d76a1c5187fe6b7316e4Block Operator
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