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 2608701 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2610092 epoch_slot_no: 18092 block_no: 2608579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3477 time: 2019-05-21 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce05421f77ab503d90cd34d393b4bdd6cc37ae21bded098b5326e50a2633c85Block Operator
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