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 2605132 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606523 epoch_slot_no: 14523 block_no: 2605010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2615 time: 2019-05-20 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68066f6195bf5c4cadd5e94d72123950679b85128b69dc8fb5e12cdd4d637d01Block Operator
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