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 2614894 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616285 epoch_slot_no: 2685 block_no: 2614771 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1567 time: 2019-05-22 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e8725c836dc1817208e0275ee5ec7f64c814b9f46d8def8baa42bb19a291f1Block Operator
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