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 2614733 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616124 epoch_slot_no: 2524 block_no: 2614610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-22 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbac60aa9a2b98a041157ef5106a19079b6b0c4e92f1fb392d38623afa56bf04Block Operator
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