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 2615524 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616915 epoch_slot_no: 3315 block_no: 2615401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-22 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc71cf0ee5fef4d8b4f33054fb49c77c7bd116668776be9fe4efe28608f6e6677Block Operator
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