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 2604579 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605970 epoch_slot_no: 13970 block_no: 2604457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2588 time: 2019-05-20 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91aba79764ddc065c2a98cb175e08f477423a256849a4d1e5ea98303c7362b2cBlock Operator
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