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 2614716 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616107 epoch_slot_no: 2507 block_no: 2614593 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2110 time: 2019-05-22 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb77a16c58bec6ac457be2829843d86473bf7871a7d6f85839d34eb528f37088bBlock Operator
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