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 2601936 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603327 epoch_slot_no: 11327 block_no: 2601814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4201 time: 2019-05-19 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c9af768d1d7eaa8f1a6f0d8b69b9f07e627391de3389f8c0d0f923f6883f7ccBlock Operator
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