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 2604150 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605541 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 2604028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2019-05-20 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb20289f17cf12973d28193682e2866df5200a9dc6b683ff1e578a0227e8a070Block Operator
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