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 2606486 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607877 epoch_slot_no: 15877 block_no: 2606364 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-20 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bcae7abad3b39a893649679c13d566af1f76a0287c7dda18dabc1e8e0956e6eBlock Operator
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