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 2603204 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604595 epoch_slot_no: 12595 block_no: 2603082 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2771 time: 2019-05-19 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c2f466b7c850eaf93c15d3eeb52192f696f40214a13c659ebd8a42cdb1e3a62Block Operator
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