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 2608603 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2609994 epoch_slot_no: 17994 block_no: 2608481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-21 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5a4fd76c75be75496b6cf3e927665963a42bd4314d44ec766e1bc1fd73fa9aBlock Operator
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