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 2614868 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616259 epoch_slot_no: 2659 block_no: 2614745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-22 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eb89ad36825b1efb13dc1faf172cb92ac35670d0b3695d2e55b8be13488edfcBlock Operator
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