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 2615643 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2617034 epoch_slot_no: 3434 block_no: 2615520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3506 time: 2019-05-22 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca98cb5d8a008bd292ba4365d94d2ef0f045adf3d527d758c38bbce8ecd3a1beBlock Operator
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