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 2606802 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2608193 epoch_slot_no: 16193 block_no: 2606680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3183 time: 2019-05-20 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d18f38fa6db81929f1773bee6c34c1e91729baac00664141ba516a7cb73f2b3Block Operator
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