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 2604625 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2606016 epoch_slot_no: 14016 block_no: 2604503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2019-05-20 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc26c6b6cd3d095824f8c05759552b4b5ae84598e2bfd55774b7efd39ac11f400Block Operator
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