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 2604666 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2606057 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 2604544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5985 time: 2019-05-20 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd83ce4022fd94c562bbff3ca37f7db690c1028c61c2fa5821e957449ce2f6e6cBlock Operator
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