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 2616728 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2618119 epoch_slot_no: 4519 block_no: 2616605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-22 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda0bbc889e1a3dd7a7b2bd06145253a39c98e9913340aaa5ccfbdc3e4b6c4460Block Operator
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