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 2615052 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616443 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 2614929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-22 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1d374c67c08b82b9b3dcee7c431d42e6028fe7c50d06a10983d5f6a7ac6c801Block Operator
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