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 2601359 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602750 epoch_slot_no: 10750 block_no: 2601237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1707 time: 2019-05-19 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9dbc923de62db649b8e35043f74eb214d136f02bdf0a231a91b9a62cb4a2989Block Operator
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