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 2601081 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2602472 epoch_slot_no: 10472 block_no: 2600959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6762 time: 2019-05-19 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202b0461550094fc0c023e5d0da05bd7fd03f33a07af1fc27b4f377fe5957f92Block Operator
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