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 2603967 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605358 epoch_slot_no: 13358 block_no: 2603845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2026 time: 2019-05-19 23:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7959f09c64add4c93f1bc15fc6484fc3e3c5055ff6790ba0d6c13f57074bdbdBlock Operator
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