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 2601264 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2602655 epoch_slot_no: 10655 block_no: 2601142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3255 time: 2019-05-19 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7099304972b0c6a9f14de9f7192cb6f8824f6e0bc539b82cfb0f24a2ea63ad2dBlock Operator
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