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 2600775 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602166 epoch_slot_no: 10166 block_no: 2600653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2274 time: 2019-05-19 06:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f36ee61f13d189ca8880dc94e47e8b5bb50d59c3cd32ca059a731341d84ef13Block Operator
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