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 2602808 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604199 epoch_slot_no: 12199 block_no: 2602686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-19 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c5cba2af3604d9ff5fc392997a43bc78b304b534a05b393249b4ba9395bd255Block Operator
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