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 2616472 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2617863 epoch_slot_no: 4263 block_no: 2616349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-22 21:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49b375bf9d605f1436e9634993cd2b2ca832163b6ee79613d1bfe6ad3a352490Block Operator
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