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 2604074 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605465 epoch_slot_no: 13465 block_no: 2603952 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2412 time: 2019-05-20 00:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c84790948f251a4e6e70f73cea5c84e96ee71591e7660413f476c5f25960c12Block Operator
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