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 2615447 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616838 epoch_slot_no: 3238 block_no: 2615324 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2019-05-22 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bc678befa02d57c66d6e31a08918f20bc5ec8a571c92baf66256006e4a19e00Block Operator
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