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 2615523 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616914 epoch_slot_no: 3314 block_no: 2615400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2622 time: 2019-05-22 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40d1699b983791d7ce1100686557f91a240ea7217235b6e29af7c27eb458ce9Block Operator
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