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 2601921 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2603312 epoch_slot_no: 11312 block_no: 2601799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4066 time: 2019-05-19 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x758a87ca3c955129923e329c7a4a90863590948be3df53ae969cd127c4d1065cBlock Operator
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