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 2608557 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2609948 epoch_slot_no: 17948 block_no: 2608435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1125 time: 2019-05-21 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d26a4d825a515f97e58f2fc1859d2bda8d72ea3e7d978196bf6f8008e2b1b5eBlock Operator
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