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 2615106 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2616497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2614983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10612 time: 2019-05-22 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e5990443ca8d69d217b2d58c67790e8988d5dc0b951ffcdbdf456bfc35e94d6Block Operator
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