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 2601826 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2603217 epoch_slot_no: 11217 block_no: 2601704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1913 time: 2019-05-19 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c5f49bd9a25db9af0200c75f0d3e723b51e414c0ec9d287952c5c94cda16c34Block Operator
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