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 2606996 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608387 epoch_slot_no: 16387 block_no: 2606874 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-05-20 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2df9dcbe4ff0e05d28f36db403d3d560a6d2a250074855baf801bd2806a2d969Block Operator
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