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 2615598 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2616989 epoch_slot_no: 3389 block_no: 2615475 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3964 time: 2019-05-22 16:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74d7f4666c4d35d2303c8b862dad7a0bf9b9c4b29d030604e3e2a5f3be8e3b93Block Operator
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