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 2606622 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608013 epoch_slot_no: 16013 block_no: 2606500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-05-20 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9dd4f67477fd1d4d7d9ce66a203747e946b51f9d8865740da88784be2b48933Block Operator
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