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 2607311 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608702 epoch_slot_no: 16702 block_no: 2607189 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-05-20 18:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x145d910a98d7284d94c3240dfd76a2d6ef3f6c6ed7ff98e7dba672d1674b108eBlock Operator
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