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 2606516 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2607907 epoch_slot_no: 15907 block_no: 2606394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2908 time: 2019-05-20 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49b6ec98bee3c90a8605e6bfe5b4eba864428e17a3fe7724f85e480e53ee0459Block Operator
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