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 2606106 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2607497 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2605984 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7303 time: 2019-05-20 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e06100b1ab53f96e156b1950e7b94a341f11e42b7b2abcae6217b23350130d6Block Operator
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