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 2605998 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607389 epoch_slot_no: 15389 block_no: 2605876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-20 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf648d2cd8295854967d7c4561d33a844a3f25de733ac4df81fed34ec0ec1453bBlock Operator
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