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 2601010 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602401 epoch_slot_no: 10401 block_no: 2600888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-19 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb47dadab4cff6f0c96de2b2ac3dbc866eacd60e0bff107881eb341a9e2d7609Block Operator
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