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 2603766 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2605157 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 2603644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3150 time: 2019-05-19 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1089b0861325efe0fa971867ac7401541b5120ad67b248d920ec8fc9ab45db0Block Operator
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