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 2616838 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2618229 epoch_slot_no: 4629 block_no: 2616715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-05-22 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf11faacdd61a8feed92815adf9522f17c1907928f1e1d4a8267ad8e748789df9Block Operator
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