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 2601165 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2602556 epoch_slot_no: 10556 block_no: 2601043 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-19 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6996e402c6a6e4d2b8d2fc8ddd65e630d56ffe6cef1bf28106e62148ef6748c0Block Operator
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