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 2615398 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616789 epoch_slot_no: 3189 block_no: 2615275 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2105 time: 2019-05-22 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x362782b1292aca10ed4d7e325f2e341e2fbd0dbd7432e03ce9e32e9e700f4e76Block Operator
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