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 2600601 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2601992 epoch_slot_no: 9992 block_no: 2600479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2069 time: 2019-05-19 05:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7052de45b736302df74a30073e7e6f024c0cb87a01ec442892e1d0771919f6ffBlock Operator
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