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 2604792 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2606183 epoch_slot_no: 14183 block_no: 2604670 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5722 time: 2019-05-20 04:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9272ab723a861feaec1d5956d4cc13b8b3e25cf3585819a3f5197d696ea339d8Block Operator
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