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 2600511 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601902 epoch_slot_no: 9902 block_no: 2600389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2350 time: 2019-05-19 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16488d43fb752da9d7f2a439afb34be7cb3818425d3c65f51158d1ac50d0f0f4Block Operator
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