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 2605566 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2606957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2605444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3510 time: 2019-05-20 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bd72d9bb688567093c5dfe38feaab3c844604574d8e0b8772e6a6e187c3c218Block Operator
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