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 2615205 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616596 epoch_slot_no: 2996 block_no: 2615082 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-22 14:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46a323247c73560ab4191fa9d56f32a937b7b6d3478c12caf4eb3d93949e8793Block Operator
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