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 2603418 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2604809 epoch_slot_no: 12809 block_no: 2603296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4883 time: 2019-05-19 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db25694572451dc602982d9476b37a9cf2004eb2aa099d5ac77e2042fa94ebdBlock Operator
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