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 2600368 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601759 epoch_slot_no: 9759 block_no: 2600246 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-05-19 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cb0db9ac12886b303162125edca64b8c098c73b3eb8278b2f391227191bfa0cBlock Operator
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