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 2616837 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2618228 epoch_slot_no: 4628 block_no: 2616714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-05-22 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d96fe0a87ec50916fb4472a8f935baff020a21e4f58e512d6244c826552fa7bBlock Operator
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