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 2607901 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2609292 epoch_slot_no: 17292 block_no: 2607779 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2924 time: 2019-05-20 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b02b72056d47d1aee626105d55cb16c858389b955735e692e62760740df7960Block Operator
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