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 2600166 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2601557 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2600044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6083 time: 2019-05-19 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2196a2e5e99b48f21a51e2a889abf8ea9b30a1b1307ef00485356268bad51a4Block Operator
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