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 2608217 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2609608 epoch_slot_no: 17608 block_no: 2608095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3288 time: 2019-05-20 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc568fa5b4f259f403a0ad285bb445af3fe7b5d4ebbebaf8199dd6bd7b07194cdBlock Operator
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