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 2608086 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2609477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2607964 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5551 time: 2019-05-20 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14dd9a8bf065440c84ff5d5d7935f89f95ab0a73ebc361286c9e96a2f3c4a799Block Operator
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