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 2616163 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2617554 epoch_slot_no: 3954 block_no: 2616040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-22 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46ceddb403d649369743c66c2aa3f33fb0bf0d8b03cc079f5bb32c1f79b3544bBlock Operator
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