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 2606606 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2607997 epoch_slot_no: 15997 block_no: 2606484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2318 time: 2019-05-20 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa150d7d85178a60d6d9354d5ca03b42d5143a6fa2ec7bb1e5d23b771651533c9Block Operator
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