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 2605357 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606748 epoch_slot_no: 14748 block_no: 2605235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2765 time: 2019-05-20 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25763fea6781e80a9f507673032433618d7ce557f040185b2f59178d97f8eb22Block Operator
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