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 2607083 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608474 epoch_slot_no: 16474 block_no: 2606961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-05-20 17:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfb53ac1abd213191984e06e9dd92272b17fda8dfb046d4ce94763d0c4744cbdBlock Operator
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