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 2601492 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602883 epoch_slot_no: 10883 block_no: 2601370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3702 time: 2019-05-19 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd8a7fbfa6e35d68cd5dce95c3c59b019b391b1964ce338ea07068dce704b90Block Operator
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