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 2615330 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2616721 epoch_slot_no: 3121 block_no: 2615207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5297 time: 2019-05-22 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb30ff0ec474f27330c524cf1b4be31f1de8f831b163795455ac64ebc962a3a89Block Operator
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