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 2606016 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607407 epoch_slot_no: 15407 block_no: 2605894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-20 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fa55a95fa1f05a5fcfa881acfded231f71d891d524988d8889ab920b7711e45Block Operator
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