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 2600332 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601723 epoch_slot_no: 9723 block_no: 2600210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-19 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x456d8f1729e05b813e3ace7b5d7915556885cbb2ea101f9e68c0c8a8104d49fdBlock Operator
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