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 2604306 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2605697 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2604184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5145 time: 2019-05-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1ef890dc165846e0c3be40f60ee888c612158d7e4d540a070fb15e581d1ca05Block Operator
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