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 2615269 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616660 epoch_slot_no: 3060 block_no: 2615146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1757 time: 2019-05-22 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2edbb4bdd572efe952ae71dda3d178ce30d71c5febe8d81c7a445a06a95a3686Block Operator
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