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 2604594 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2605985 epoch_slot_no: 13985 block_no: 2604472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2158 time: 2019-05-20 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa338a84349229ee596e0e26ce8e4420517eee8ab1bc052b55cc947c53f1c322aBlock Operator
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