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 2603562 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604953 epoch_slot_no: 12953 block_no: 2603440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-05-19 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x370ca7eec8990988b98fb76d5f32c323e577a1c80b2d0814bfe19fae28ea45ceBlock Operator
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