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 2600101 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601492 epoch_slot_no: 9492 block_no: 2599979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2469 time: 2019-05-19 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x998637eb56aed805531aab04735caa717ff14c20a5fda92962e14996c15471cbBlock Operator
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