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 2607366 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2608757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2607244 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7487 time: 2019-05-20 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f38a1f319b6511912946a713e7b10e5707c74cb0fa8e41cae6e9d9cc275684bBlock Operator
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