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 2601812 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603203 epoch_slot_no: 11203 block_no: 2601690 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-19 11:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e39165d94430659a68283e7f4d76c98b3f0cad4c5b7f69e6bab980da4263dd5Block Operator
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