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 2600042 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2601433 epoch_slot_no: 9433 block_no: 2599920 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2343 time: 2019-05-19 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8ebadc9a3ace8ca20226572aeb8366431c3db735c3f4dda443a6b06fb8d926fBlock Operator
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