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 2616351 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2617742 epoch_slot_no: 4142 block_no: 2616228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4190 time: 2019-05-22 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d0848469bd42a468624e67534b1d4cb7fb02b32b7098265e9235fd90d338ec8Block Operator
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