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 2614826 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616217 epoch_slot_no: 2617 block_no: 2614703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3020 time: 2019-05-22 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54c8f071a9704b50e85df5ca26d8e4ef62afed6ac2836160008926214d39bc18Block Operator
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