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 2606826 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2608217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2606704 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6230 time: 2019-05-20 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x100a3c7eb694bc8765a1ae79591f792a9879975215e4abcb83b22bf235f8ca18Block Operator
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