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 2607524 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608915 epoch_slot_no: 16915 block_no: 2607402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2149 time: 2019-05-20 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaac9b4e90284866f8b5c3e87f66514f22f69182ad9f8d14a33df2f44d58c181dBlock Operator
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