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 2616618 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618009 epoch_slot_no: 4409 block_no: 2616495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-22 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb30653b286a66fff697be9dcf58ee83528ece2233d1c3d1db5a536f068df98d7Block Operator
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