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 2607088 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608479 epoch_slot_no: 16479 block_no: 2606966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2362 time: 2019-05-20 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x678c410d40165b44eb512574270fa62b723ed28444dbd1aefe43dc3a239936cdBlock Operator
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