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 2600655 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602046 epoch_slot_no: 10046 block_no: 2600533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-19 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01dd34da141a84c0e0626a81a467a2b5663f8004efc47edf1077fb279a7ba3cdBlock Operator
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