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 2607530 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608921 epoch_slot_no: 16921 block_no: 2607408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-05-20 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa9f08b9e0a2f38510fec3b9b28bf857701af264f833cee9fdc65393bba0b59bBlock Operator
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