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 2606598 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2607989 epoch_slot_no: 15989 block_no: 2606476 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-05-20 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65e46298cfecf825b7e9d4b6df8ae87b360563b16c85d41ecba14c63a174395cBlock Operator
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