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 2604013 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605404 epoch_slot_no: 13404 block_no: 2603891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5238 time: 2019-05-20 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6b7c563ff23f78066dff7283566a6c1d8b50f3c3234d86bbee0a3bfa96d1949Block Operator
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