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 2606934 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608325 epoch_slot_no: 16325 block_no: 2606812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-20 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4b7421f0f3c3700b19ab459c32c36ba21fccd62f6bacc3cd1b2e3be4fcff85Block Operator
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