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 2604609 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2606000 epoch_slot_no: 14000 block_no: 2604487 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8996 time: 2019-05-20 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c344b9f6b69deb792b69e0c3df3d555ec0c431bd46f4b9f439b4b64729d7a40Block Operator
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