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 2604505 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2605896 epoch_slot_no: 13896 block_no: 2604383 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3511 time: 2019-05-20 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24cacda2834794fe76eba1877ecb55567e1aa356ddb89d875ef28a8307e7680fBlock Operator
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