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 2601675 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2603066 epoch_slot_no: 11066 block_no: 2601553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1851 time: 2019-05-19 11:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3afcaf15a659cd5d19359a558f7345acec0a9420fc9b5af6f7cf093f3912d40aBlock Operator
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