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 2604796 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2606187 epoch_slot_no: 14187 block_no: 2604674 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-05-20 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29407a2748d98540afcb5be5a1979315836cb2a5c0ce042feac2f7d0acd4ee5bBlock Operator
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