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 2603433 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604824 epoch_slot_no: 12824 block_no: 2603311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2360 time: 2019-05-19 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6795c3bfb09fc50a612403068f1b100802f1fc3420a3eec445c65e8d85d5675Block Operator
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