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 2606652 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2608043 epoch_slot_no: 16043 block_no: 2606530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3696 time: 2019-05-20 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6bd56885a17e72cc5d3e83461431d67d35fc809d4f6096948b3440ce57b22b2Block Operator
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