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 2607186 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2608577 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2607064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17990 time: 2019-05-20 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1402064684c5a04d0083381e7fe360bb3a49181227d5c628433b6f482f696f46Block Operator
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