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 2601605 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2602996 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 2601483 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3372 time: 2019-05-19 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8c904d5afbefc3a8de7323ba31f78f377440df04cd32ba4f8844c56c60672ddBlock Operator
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