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 2607529 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608920 epoch_slot_no: 16920 block_no: 2607407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-05-20 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8a93b10c894d9921f0e266fcd3113148bdf1baa4a514b2a46e141919c01a74Block Operator
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