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 2606379 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607770 epoch_slot_no: 15770 block_no: 2606257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-20 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe63ac7d3332ce3fbf5416a6bf72884c3aeeb8a0acd124b31830c7d07ee2d11d1Block Operator
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