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 2602362 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2603753 epoch_slot_no: 11753 block_no: 2602240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-19 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cdb3d6ac064b2a285a41b73d98bf4e23f8a688066d807bd5eaeb91c6b150834Block Operator
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