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 2604105 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605496 epoch_slot_no: 13496 block_no: 2603983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1980 time: 2019-05-20 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33585ca91d0e7efcf41481f5c45ccb8c72e1c5d964b4c1c4eca4d12632d9e3c0Block Operator
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