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 2603946 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2605337 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 2603824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9394 time: 2019-05-19 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5e352127ae74d82bfaf83f9d1d2a8d3028f53bc9db81585e8c49aa72f5526eeBlock Operator
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