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 2600638 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2602029 epoch_slot_no: 10029 block_no: 2600516 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2603 time: 2019-05-19 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb19454a09cab61de25c6c4c1bc7089bb11f085dbc21719c4c3fd2bf02c4c7dbeBlock Operator
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