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 2607164 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608555 epoch_slot_no: 16555 block_no: 2607042 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4311 time: 2019-05-20 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7c308612fd0f5e8ec23e874db2ad4e5bf1b7af5f6bf5265f70a69e0e69e0f36Block Operator
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