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 2602581 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603972 epoch_slot_no: 11972 block_no: 2602459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2107 time: 2019-05-19 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe63b42da9333d8f5f354ea7c733c433dfe774bd9882d1cc350e6061994e8d3cfBlock Operator
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