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 2606050 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607441 epoch_slot_no: 15441 block_no: 2605928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-05-20 11:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a56c486dc36b4a8086c771b03af6c88e956060e4fcfe607b46525d8f9008412Block Operator
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