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 2606637 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2608028 epoch_slot_no: 16028 block_no: 2606515 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2690 time: 2019-05-20 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde20c067c413e68909ed4bc2e13d87b80eb60a811649e5b8e4c390429cbda037Block Operator
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