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 2615151 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616542 epoch_slot_no: 2942 block_no: 2615028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1757 time: 2019-05-22 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a70406f5a3c07ae64cbe0d37c5df6a1e1c1de1280973192d27f004747749196Block Operator
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