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 2601873 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603264 epoch_slot_no: 11264 block_no: 2601751 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-05-19 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5d254eabc9896efdfa456e49bf31cd210a89bfc1283c73dbc8981f9255ee9c9Block Operator
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