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 2606104 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2607495 epoch_slot_no: 15495 block_no: 2605982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1680 time: 2019-05-20 11:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2cb657befdc6fdde7b64d4709d86ffdc55f2578712c44736ccac7b7e7753191Block Operator
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