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 2606754 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608145 epoch_slot_no: 16145 block_no: 2606632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2770 time: 2019-05-20 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4504a6441864a2e915a8b7cb820c0cc4b99bf97d4b13a8a5984f972a3045a8f3Block Operator
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