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 2601540 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2602931 epoch_slot_no: 10931 block_no: 2601418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2089 time: 2019-05-19 10:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x781c37f52e860dc119ed68495321da88489d08bd9c0f4f8c4eae959bd0c06798Block Operator
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