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 2602058 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2603449 epoch_slot_no: 11449 block_no: 2601936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1847 time: 2019-05-19 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ec261766cc74de43f4da948d15fee86688e3a002977703a224a362d8a8e6c1Block Operator
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