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 2604808 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606199 epoch_slot_no: 14199 block_no: 2604686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3544 time: 2019-05-20 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca4b9686934d018d2cdc4e033fe4af4d0628f609f97ef0c34b7a6891d8b139fBlock Operator
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