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 2601432 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602823 epoch_slot_no: 10823 block_no: 2601310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6515 time: 2019-05-19 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaac9a0727d6ee14cbb3e6389cd6e79baf1c449c0524787f14aa6d8e9a8193bd7Block Operator
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