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 2607906 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2609297 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 2607784 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6086 time: 2019-05-20 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb9ec3eeb6b90847fc07b9b79008f0e0297453a9e0b56ebfc5c06e244f9d07b7Block Operator
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