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 2602041 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2603432 epoch_slot_no: 11432 block_no: 2601919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2019-05-19 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9136f036e1f75f485d463b7230d3879df1fffcb129a98546cfa70618e0cdf41cBlock Operator
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