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 2600814 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2602205 epoch_slot_no: 10205 block_no: 2600692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-19 06:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d021ff10561cb48c75ca05b062b6149576ee094ca131b3bc43682dd0ab2c1d0Block Operator
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