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 2601386 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2602777 epoch_slot_no: 10777 block_no: 2601264 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2520 time: 2019-05-19 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d6896b11f0c99b81baaadc5d5bfae2bdefdc00262e69b25c44504076ae9da43Block Operator
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