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 2614961 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616352 epoch_slot_no: 2752 block_no: 2614838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2019-05-22 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98d654a56bd0ea1162ab02dc91c71871fd24765791b7d472c79ea7486d406bf8Block Operator
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