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 2608266 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2609657 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2608144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2289 time: 2019-05-20 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5dd5b0ddfda7612e95c94b091d782e7753b078a07718bcaae8c72e38292a77fBlock Operator
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