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 2614679 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616070 epoch_slot_no: 2470 block_no: 2614556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4847 time: 2019-05-22 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x324ba0f90591d91ef7037c4e7405113634d04a4ca0e7022bf5d44743a84c2a17Block Operator
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