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 2616649 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2618040 epoch_slot_no: 4440 block_no: 2616526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4395 time: 2019-05-22 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e3a9007aac7bacf19c4297f52b7103fb1a4948f49ee120efad8682c8597388eBlock Operator
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