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 2604156 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605547 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 2604034 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2436 time: 2019-05-20 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8950ab001a2917b51b5938f5dfe95a04f40c6dd8f7576cf439d5ca4e2e4b72Block Operator
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