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 2602829 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604220 epoch_slot_no: 12220 block_no: 2602707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-05-19 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01fe89fd3af32bd3d73fb589deffb4f98c8c6f66a735cae381e25f97e4c15114Block Operator
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