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 2604410 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605801 epoch_slot_no: 13801 block_no: 2604288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2719 time: 2019-05-20 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac9680450919b2bf6549cc09a091af2d446ea5d21ca5d4719fa28745c83f4450Block Operator
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