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 2604838 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2606229 epoch_slot_no: 14229 block_no: 2604716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6828 time: 2019-05-20 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9c3d0f6afea53406afc8d2a15aa1a8564839d162ae77854e1b9135e83c94c2Block Operator
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