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 2604487 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2605878 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 2604365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5008 time: 2019-05-20 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d82823d81c8d0beb3b8a65d2420f55720c7816a002b1a6f2ec4f3d8924f9e29Block Operator
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