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 2604747 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2606138 epoch_slot_no: 14138 block_no: 2604625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2198 time: 2019-05-20 04:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe9f77f841d2bba1ab1dbc77116d2c833c50177fc183cb314cc91b224a8f1c8eBlock Operator
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