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 2616467 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2617858 epoch_slot_no: 4258 block_no: 2616344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1938 time: 2019-05-22 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94bc7f78845e0dafc151a14042c177392ad2feeee86f0ca52ff8eac54f083545Block Operator
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