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 2601663 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2603054 epoch_slot_no: 11054 block_no: 2601541 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1666 time: 2019-05-19 11:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f490b9d6645f026df4cb7c036c83427a7f04e2a5199f5b95716d196b085633Block Operator
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