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 2604395 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605786 epoch_slot_no: 13786 block_no: 2604273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-05-20 02:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ea532afc6fa2f63c4caf91e1bcc3d76a10ab43b9950c145c9aaf92b3ba1f828Block Operator
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