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 2614895 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2616286 epoch_slot_no: 2686 block_no: 2614772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2626 time: 2019-05-22 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4904d5aab3d20d915fae99d450ae584297ae47e59d9c6680fe98ae06b8600c8cBlock Operator
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