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 2615613 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2617004 epoch_slot_no: 3404 block_no: 2615490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3048 time: 2019-05-22 16:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4868fbabee523e1830102d6cb79cf5b5b75c88e2eaa811bb4e50227e775c0a4fBlock Operator
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