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 2615316 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2616707 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 2615193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3519 time: 2019-05-22 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6efaa154d8987146159597605ccd736a4d984bf3b96b7d3fa965f8a6de89f8fBlock Operator
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