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 2605418 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2606809 epoch_slot_no: 14809 block_no: 2605296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4571 time: 2019-05-20 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab095793994c4b31111e29aa975f28aef8ffd938299d4d07b3a13c3896497422Block Operator
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