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 2604258 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605649 epoch_slot_no: 13649 block_no: 2604136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-05-20 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fd07221929a269cd61f19284778d6a1a39b3c59ad8f88d1f77312bd3909420bBlock Operator
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