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 2615032 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616423 epoch_slot_no: 2823 block_no: 2614909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2019-05-22 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5cd5342ff345353077ed761dc65b213a8df00b3e92b70c7f8f19f8f21fca77bBlock Operator
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