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 2606878 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608269 epoch_slot_no: 16269 block_no: 2606756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2691 time: 2019-05-20 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x482dd4901df785a49ee7427d997bc9a3cb4dcadfee8e3c0c1ca6a6a617aaf3e1Block Operator
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