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 2605192 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2606583 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 2605070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2077 time: 2019-05-20 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc83d377e50d8d4868c29357daf80f95fa3a487793fc30d1d670c500de8f3b3a2Block Operator
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