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 2615553 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2616944 epoch_slot_no: 3344 block_no: 2615430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2199 time: 2019-05-22 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed88593bd6a8cc53af8e148f6e142fe720cd31f33927f371408b3b5a0d3c50edBlock Operator
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