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 2608732 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610123 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 2608610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-21 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40af524a0c6885ca0744e45fe4a9c866136b8a750f800f307305fc1b0e5589dbBlock Operator
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