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 2601441 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2602832 epoch_slot_no: 10832 block_no: 2601319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2019-05-19 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf5d9ccc9bc6192e78c54fe541030b796c3142c72f697ca87001f6745bd2ef39Block Operator
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