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 2600746 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602137 epoch_slot_no: 10137 block_no: 2600624 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-19 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2738d5ddaf130525d2eef32a31ea6c9462332f2e893941f459de6de6c08c434eBlock Operator
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