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 2615136 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2616527 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2615013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3732 time: 2019-05-22 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe85e988a55f64cdb93d4ffe0e54da59b0b9a75ff648cd2827bf0af4c14d23feeBlock Operator
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