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 2600317 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601708 epoch_slot_no: 9708 block_no: 2600195 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2343 time: 2019-05-19 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa22856173935b7caf2d503c89fe6a8fe529af2965e52a7d3eb2370c76760d80dBlock Operator
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