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 2614789 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616180 epoch_slot_no: 2580 block_no: 2614666 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-22 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9db83503db36c06fda4e702ffcf120ae39adfda1b7cbcc52c51189280dd5f1c8Block Operator
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