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 2614886 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2616277 epoch_slot_no: 2677 block_no: 2614763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4096 time: 2019-05-22 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53aca327bfed26ebb76d0e8df0aaf1f2e0c12f949155761761f9952622c3a4ddBlock Operator
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