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 2607196 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608587 epoch_slot_no: 16587 block_no: 2607074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1829 time: 2019-05-20 17:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeddf79e35e7714c707de1cce13d97ffffcf91de949b0cfa5e0559e226e0ec0d7Block Operator
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