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 2605098 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606489 epoch_slot_no: 14489 block_no: 2604976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1988 time: 2019-05-20 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9e9f91f41ec117edc0299d8e4ef85b0a4b320f93a92cda1b1a6c7017d9c018Block Operator
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