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 2606574 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607965 epoch_slot_no: 15965 block_no: 2606452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-20 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc969676f1715f3afa706f2e73ab572b772352a6c02d47a180a80d60ddb30b594Block Operator
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