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 2608567 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2609958 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 2608445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-21 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c558e083a9d2794065c626331449006b12bd72192f159799bd08a7c26dc2fb5Block Operator
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