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 2600347 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601738 epoch_slot_no: 9738 block_no: 2600225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2376 time: 2019-05-19 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x633818e911af5a9681618e8584e5c787cbc32f270731975a341048ebeaef166cBlock Operator
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