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 2600302 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601693 epoch_slot_no: 9693 block_no: 2600180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-19 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b2d3a59fd4ddadcea954db6dce8241d397b207ee4926507428b4e4892419ab2Block Operator
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