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 2601509 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2602900 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 2601387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9254 time: 2019-05-19 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x012915b29c32caac8bc81ee3618d0430baefdaf9f58634e875b88f1b5a4ae83dBlock Operator
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