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 2603265 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604656 epoch_slot_no: 12656 block_no: 2603143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2040 time: 2019-05-19 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67831d2cbaaee1aa74ca733cef6e9faf616ed33e30fdeb22bbe0dc356d23118dBlock Operator
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