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 2616517 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2617908 epoch_slot_no: 4308 block_no: 2616394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3069 time: 2019-05-22 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7acbecd14ff2ed44d6a1c1c3736f301c96650a6e0fbb2b18ad34c3beb34ddfcfBlock Operator
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