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 2615522 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616913 epoch_slot_no: 3313 block_no: 2615399 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1124 time: 2019-05-22 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x211b5e0e0e1b36317f77e91a4e3c589ebc8c2d1ceeee05a46ba4d4cb5d84fd99Block Operator
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