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 2606936 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608327 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 2606814 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2435 time: 2019-05-20 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcfcfac9658d3ccc22f3ebf6a8fbe2e11df1543f7b84e30b8bf279f0cc1b5fbcBlock Operator
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