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 2600668 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602059 epoch_slot_no: 10059 block_no: 2600546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-05-19 05:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a3cdec579a19c081220e5df5adc6406f92fa151addcf9f35e3f7e24ad2f10a6Block Operator
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