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 2615310 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616701 epoch_slot_no: 3101 block_no: 2615187 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1395 time: 2019-05-22 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc00bf753755b55a17b9b9b874ec2135c0c72d70029624a5de534c9ca7c435a6Block Operator
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