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 2603010 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2604401 epoch_slot_no: 12401 block_no: 2602888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1913 time: 2019-05-19 18:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb4cfdbc00665470b1a5290ae0360586c3439bb1b83d57f3b75ae52c2ac14f30Block Operator
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