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 2600226 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601617 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 2600104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2019-05-19 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6891e64da4a4b194ded824916b0968322ca477905b06b6ba9ff9aa63021f4c72Block Operator
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