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 2601931 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603322 epoch_slot_no: 11322 block_no: 2601809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-19 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcbceba2894f2d9e9f023f96cb12be5a7534a0d2b0e62121c75f6a0b4244a85bBlock Operator
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