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 2607006 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2608397 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2606884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10036 time: 2019-05-20 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34026f88c51ff5e58cd7049b1d702a1d3dd325bb1b9ba0f5bb7b83adb608ce35Block Operator
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