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 2606592 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607983 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 2606470 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2165 time: 2019-05-20 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4c2d20a39780fc72bbeefb578ffdd8198ef452f5da33d3b4ba0702fd47f2cb2Block Operator
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