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 2607043 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608434 epoch_slot_no: 16434 block_no: 2606921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2645 time: 2019-05-20 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57a73bd72d571fc717d6c5e8f4ee43d3e7c8e2d295567890a587d6a6b3151167Block Operator
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