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 2616796 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618187 epoch_slot_no: 4587 block_no: 2616673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3209 time: 2019-05-22 23:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64c4a73d4b93f14bd52f5b6245f4f235b4b75b83cec29b76a33b66c6a59d68ecBlock Operator
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