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 2602008 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2603399 epoch_slot_no: 11399 block_no: 2601886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2098 time: 2019-05-19 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bb7838bbaea5d1d1fed58583334bf21bd76d337404e3713e98ee56823aa2b84Block Operator
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