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 2601097 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602488 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 2600975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2102 time: 2019-05-19 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e6c10448e5790f9ac7daaabb0c8f5824f4efed1e09bacf441c0873d6a3be9dBlock Operator
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