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 2605190 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606581 epoch_slot_no: 14581 block_no: 2605068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-20 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4488ec454c3ead4326054a5b39d41dd5a981f306184420cb9d2691e2eecdb3a7Block Operator
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