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 2606712 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608103 epoch_slot_no: 16103 block_no: 2606590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2019-05-20 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43217677ebc52050c2225a4238db53df5ac90c84db5096a8bbee3e9042d27323Block Operator
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