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 2607078 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2608469 epoch_slot_no: 16469 block_no: 2606956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2618 time: 2019-05-20 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5482659380adc4e162815e459092ca366f5c1e02e7c4ac353ecffb5dad980b2eBlock Operator
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