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 2603759 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605150 epoch_slot_no: 13150 block_no: 2603637 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-19 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ced8c652ab3c52fc29981c87d1153160a7ca7a3065d59f4eddb5214cc6cf267Block Operator
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