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 2606136 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2607527 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2606014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1874 time: 2019-05-20 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5c6bb8f216617f451ff9ece161c8e5d209a5788f52bdc447296bad221acecf8Block Operator
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