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 2607464 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608855 epoch_slot_no: 16855 block_no: 2607342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2019-05-20 19:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc745f3436e17752c00d85d706e6f6c75affff09bb43ef1047cf2aef36b2a19b1Block Operator
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