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 2606576 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607967 epoch_slot_no: 15967 block_no: 2606454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2026 time: 2019-05-20 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff03463230e67296f65373862e7a3c3dc1aa97dce1cbf45c9beb3b04f504747Block Operator
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