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 2606646 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2608037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2606524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4783 time: 2019-05-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb629e1b8ad1a9d0a40bf1046ebe684c126be66afa1f00f1aadefe76d82cf0c04Block Operator
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