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 2607750 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2609141 epoch_slot_no: 17141 block_no: 2607628 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2140 time: 2019-05-20 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffc5201edae192dd73e4e0a252f78378a0213c91a1cd31ca75b0c8b22ff4e81eBlock Operator
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