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 2606803 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608194 epoch_slot_no: 16194 block_no: 2606681 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2267 time: 2019-05-20 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b249da64e2a3fb4ae033ddc9594a52d78f0b77c9f9049cc088d3a78d43a9f07Block Operator
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