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 2605831 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607222 epoch_slot_no: 15222 block_no: 2605709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-20 10:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x670250d0a5b8429c22c3725d9db0649e789d6be9ebaa66697d3f5cc8b98ce50dBlock Operator
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