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 2606441 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607832 epoch_slot_no: 15832 block_no: 2606319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2719 time: 2019-05-20 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b655f7b1fb49bcad270176895f9b3c5127c1ee322777cb8568eb5f04e3355eBlock Operator
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