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 2607035 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608426 epoch_slot_no: 16426 block_no: 2606913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-05-20 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae7a851b76025382d7a82e33b0b91dc6e39e62426cb10cd7ef9d7808d54750b3Block Operator
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