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 2615031 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616422 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 2614908 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-22 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90cc72297e66617f3752348ae8898b7ad9f68ead902a5466d707913589612c29Block Operator
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