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 2607216 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2608607 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 2607094 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3707 time: 2019-05-20 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15367fad8a4c0b2d70ba89d43cae6a71315f016fc13720a9cd50ed04658e8757Block Operator
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