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 2601021 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602412 epoch_slot_no: 10412 block_no: 2600899 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2836 time: 2019-05-19 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc40fd28ad3d4372b885b7e40492596a7149419282f1d23a68e6b502bda713cf5Block Operator
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