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 2604840 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606231 epoch_slot_no: 14231 block_no: 2604718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-20 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8a8a9eba716fe55613564d4081c274f24bdc8dc10f2532af5adee2b506fb5fBlock Operator
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