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 2607600 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2608991 epoch_slot_no: 16991 block_no: 2607478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3754 time: 2019-05-20 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e5f2d47078ae0f322e362c45643268c003e84581984952a43058d0909b9a6edBlock Operator
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