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 2600973 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602364 epoch_slot_no: 10364 block_no: 2600851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4358 time: 2019-05-19 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93492aa6cecdd30fa638b5a654ad3261d1e619e386b0525b1898b9a8763a434eBlock Operator
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