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 2606051 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607442 epoch_slot_no: 15442 block_no: 2605929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2871 time: 2019-05-20 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcea91c0d2274b963bc1a76e930d156bb3b98c973c33269f98dbbddd25b3a9e0eBlock Operator
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