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 2614860 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616251 epoch_slot_no: 2651 block_no: 2614737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3570 time: 2019-05-22 12:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccbc69a9885f50678a880def9cc1ae49bc24bbd1b89edfe2c291066a0176d6c7Block Operator
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