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 2608131 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2609522 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 2608009 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-05-20 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec2174cb51c9de8358a42e0078c7c5b53ff30c6137f1fd24725a09495f8dc3c7Block Operator
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