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 2606676 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2608067 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 2606554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2610 time: 2019-05-20 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e4dcffd141db2f598df7280e8e959083bb336ce85856c6496b2a51d1249e8f9Block Operator
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